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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 on display in Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight

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

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