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This object is on display in Nation of Speed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Nation of Speed

Object Details

Date

ca. 1930-1950

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Frank Ehling

Physical Description

Wood and tissue of Frank Ehling Speed Model, high-wing monoplane, rubber band powered flying model, in white with green leading edges and top of nose and red striping on wing color scheme. Circa 1930 - 1950.

Dimensions

3-D: 46.5 × 35.6 × 22.7cm (18 5/16 × 14 × 8 15/16 in.)

Materials

Wood
Tissue Paper
Adhesive
Plastic
Steel
Rubber

Inventory Number

A19781596000

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Frank Ehling

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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