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.1930

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

E. William Topping

Physical Description

Wood, metal, plastic, and acetate display model of a Sikorsky S-38 amphibian aircraft in Inter-Island Airways livery of blue, dark gray, black hull and floats; light gray wings; and red, white, and blue horizontal striping on vertical tails, color scheme. 1/16 scale.

Dimensions

Model: 23.5 x 62.9 x 108.6cm (9 1/4 x 24 3/4 x 42 3/4 in.)

Materials

Airframe - wood
Landing gear, propellers, struts, cabin roof - metal
Engines - plastic
Windscreen - clear acetate

Inventory Number

A19300024000

Credit Line

Model made and donated by E. William Topping

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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