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

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Hank Pohlmann

Manufacturer

Sig Manufacturing Co.

Physical Description

Balsa and fiberglass model of a U.S. Army Air Forces North American P-51D Mustang fighter aircraft in an overall silver color scheme with red empennage. Model is painted to represent "Miss Pelt" of the 332nd Fighter Group. Built as an exhibit model from the SIG flying model kit. 1/8 Scale. 1982.

Dimensions

Model: 38.1 x 124.5 x 143.5cm (15 in. x 49 in. x 56 1/2 in.)

Materials

Fuselage - fiberglass
Wings, empennage - balsa
Propeller, spinner - wood
Canopy - clear plastic

Inventory Number

A19820365000

Credit Line

Built by Hank Pohlmann Gift of SIG Manufacturing Company

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Open Access (CCO)
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