This model represents the Savoia-Marchetti S.55X flying boat in flown by Italian air Minister, Italo Balbo, flown from Rome to Chicago in 1933.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Italy
MODELS-Aircraft
Saia Marchetti S.A.
Wood, plastic and metal display model of the Savoia-Marchetti S.55X flying boat in gray and black, with dark green hull undersides, color scheme. With black lucite stand. 1/24 scale.
Model: 24.1 x 68.6 x 100.3cm (9 1/2 in. x 27 in. x 39 1/2 in.)
Wood, plastic, metal
A19830173000
Gift of Contessa Maria Fede Caproni Armani
National Air and Space Museum
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