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This is a model of the airplane Jimmy Doolittle flew during his famous "blind flying" trials.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date 1962 Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Aircraft Model Maker Robert C. Mikesh
 Physical Description Wood, metal, and plastic display model of the Consolidated NY-2 in which Jimmy Doolittle demonstrated blind flying techniques, in overall silver color scheme. 1/16 scale. Circa 1960. Dimensions Model: 53.7 × 77.2 × 20.3cm (1 ft. 9 1/8 in. × 2 ft. 6 3/8 in. × 8 in.)
 Materials Synthetic thread, wood, paint, white metal alloy, plastic, iron alloy
Airframe, cowling, struts, antennas, tires - wood
Propeller, pipes, wires, struts, engine parts - metal
Windscreen, spotlight lens - plastic
 Inventory Number A19620087000 Credit Line Gift of Major Reuben H. Fleet Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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