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Display Status

This object is on display in Early Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Early Flight

Object Details

Date

1950

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Charles J. Newcomb

Physical Description

Wood, metal, and tissue model of a Verville single "V" pusher engine, biplane, flying boat in natural wood and linen color scheme. 1:16 scale. 1950.

Dimensions

3-D: 54.3 × 72.1 × 22.9cm (21 3/8 × 28 3/8 × 9 in.)

Materials

Wood
Paint
Fabric
Adhesive
Ferrous Alloy
Plastic
Varnish

Inventory Number

A19510002000

Credit Line

Model by Charles J. Newcomb, 1950. Gift of Mr. Philip K. Wrigley

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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