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This object is on display in World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation

Object Details

Date

1962

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

John C. Smith

Physical Description

A wood exhibit model of a U.S. Navy Curtiss HS-2L single-engine, two-seat, single Lewis/Davis gun, biplane, flying boat in overall gray color scheme. 1:16 scale. 1962.

Dimensions

Model: 28.3 × 76.2 × 141cm (11 1/8 in. × 2 ft. 6 in. × 4 ft. 7 1/2 in.)

Materials

Wood
Copper
Coating

Inventory Number

A19620095000

Credit Line

Model by John C. Smith.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Open Access (CCO)
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