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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 display model of the Queen Aeroplane Co. Blériot XI 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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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