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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

ca. 2005

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Christopher Blymyer
Paul E. Blymyer

Physical Description

Wood, plastic, and metal exhibit model of the Imperial German Air Service Fokker Dr.I triplane single-engine, single-seat, two-gun, triplane, fighter aircraft, serial 404/17 flown by Hauptmann Adolf Ritter von Tutschek, in clear covering with national insignia and markings. 1:6 scale. Ca. 2005

Dimensions

3-D (Model, approximate): 97.8 × 121.9 × 43.2cm (38 1/2 × 48 × 17 in.)
3-D (Propeller (detached)): 39.4 × 3.2 × 1.3cm (15 1/2 × 1 1/4 × 1/2 in.)
Storage: 101.6 × 127 × 50.8cm (40 × 50 × 20 in.)

Materials

Wood
Plastic
Synthetic Fabric
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Steel
Rubber
Paint
Vinyl
Synthetic Ribbon
Copper Alloy
Adhesive
Ink

Inventory Number

A20060515000

Credit Line

Model built by and gift of Paul and Christopher Blymyer

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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