Boeing F4B-4 Fighter
1/16th Scale
U.S. Navy, 1933
Gift of Peter W. D'Anna
Display Status
This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Aircraft
Model Maker
Peter W. D'Anna
Physical Description
Scratchbuilt museum model of a Boeing F4B-4 single radial engine, singles seat, biplane fighter aircraft in the markings of the third element of Fighting Squadron 6 (VF-6) of the USS Saratoga, consisting of overall light gray, yellow upper surface of upper wing with blue chevron in center, blue bands around cowling and fuselage aft of cockpit, and white tail surfaces color scheme. 1:16 scale.
Dimensions
Model: 17.8 x 39.4 x 58.4cm (7 in. x 15 1/2 in. x 23 in.)
Materials
Wood (balsa, pine, basswood), metal (steel, brass, aluminum), Silkspan-type fabric, and nitrate dope.
1/16th-scale Model
Inventory Number
A20080396000
Credit Line
Gift of Peter W. D'Anna.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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