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Earle Ovington flew a Queen airplane on his brief air mail flight in 1911. The Queen was based on the popular Blériot monoplane design.

Display Status

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

1938

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

James E. Reeves

Physical Description

Wood, metal, and silk exhibit model of the Queen Aeroplane Co. Blériot XI single rotary engine, single-seat, monoplane,copy used by Earle Ovington, in overall natural color scheme. 1:16 scale. 1938.

Dimensions

Model: 18.4 x 50.8 x 55.2cm (7 1/4 in. x 20 in. x 21 3/4 in.)

Materials

Airframe, propeller - wood
Bracing, struts, landing gear, skid cowlings, wheels - metal
Covering - silk

Inventory Number

A19380039000

Credit Line

Model made and donated by James E. Reeves

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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