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Object Details
Date ca. 1954 Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Aircraft Model Maker Robert Geoghegan
Physical Description Wood, metal and plastic exhibit model of a Swallow Airplane Manufacturing Company New Swallow aircraft in Varney Airlines (predecessor of United) livery of overall silver with "Varney blue" wing gas tank, landing gear, wing struts, upper forward fuselage and engine cowling color scheme. 1/16 scale. Dimensions Model: 19.1 x 45.7 x 67.3cm (7 1/2 in. x 18 in. x 26 1/2 in.)
Materials Wood - overall
Metal - bracing wires
Plastic - windscreen
Inventory Number A19550108000 Credit Line Gift of United Air Lines Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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