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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. 1942

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Physical Description

Balsa wood, metal, and clear acetate display model of the Folkerts Speed King SK-3 "Jupiter - Pride of Lemont" mid-wing racing monoplane which won the 1937 Thompson Trophy race in an overall cream and red color scheme. 1/16 Scale.

Dimensions

Model: 15.2 x 41 x 30.8cm (6 in. x 16 1/8 in. x 12 1/8 in.)

Materials

Airframe, propeller - wood
Pitot tube - metal
Canopy - clear acetate

Inventory Number

A19420011000

Credit Line

Gift of Thompson Products, Inc.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Open Access (CCO)
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