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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

ca. 1940

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Physical Description

Wood, plastic, and metal model of a U.S. Navy Douglas TBD Devastator torpedo bomber in the marking of VT-2 on the carrier USS Lexington, in overall silver with yellow wings and tail, with blue band on cowl and rear of fuselage. 1:16 scale. Circa 1940.

Dimensions

Model: 27.9 x 67.3 x 96.5cm (11 in. x 26 1/2 in. x 38 in.)

Materials

Wood - overall
Metal - propeller, landing gear, ezhaust, tailhook, antenna
Plastic - canopy, landing light

Inventory Number

A20100254000

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Department of the Navy.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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