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This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air

Object Details

Date

ca. 1958

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

David H. Shipton

Physical Description

Balsa, tissue, metal, and plastic exhibit model of a Curtiss T-32 Condor II two radial engine commercial airliner in American Airlines livery of blue fuselage and nacelles with orange wings and tail surfaces, ca. 1934-'35. 1:16 scale.

Dimensions

Model: 33.7 × 94 × 158.1cm (1 ft. 1 1/4 in. × 3 ft. 1 in. × 5 ft. 2 1/4 in.)

Materials

Wood
Paper
Adhesive
Paints
Ferrous Alloy
Copper Alloy
Plastics
Rubber

Inventory Number

A19590037000

Credit Line

Gift of David H. Shipton

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Open Access (CCO)
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