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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.

Boeing Aviation Hangar

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

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