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The real R3C-1 won the 1925 Pulitzer Trophy Race.

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

1976

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Daniel J. Tracy

Physical Description

Plastic and metal display model of a U.S. Army Air Corps Curtiss R3C-1 single-engine, single-seat, racing biplane in black with gold wings paint scheme. 1:16 scale. 1976.

Dimensions

3-D: 40 × 41.9 × 15.2cm (15 3/4 × 16 1/2 × 6 in.)

Materials

Plastic, possibly Fiberglass
Paint
Wood
Steel
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy
Leather
Adhesives

Inventory Number

A19761184000

Credit Line

Built by Daniel J. Tracy

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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