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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

ca. 1940

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Charles H. Hubbell

Physical Description

Wood display model of the Wright R single inline engine, two propeller, biplane in overall silver color scheme. 1:16 scale. Circa 1940.

Dimensions

Model: 13.7 × 49.2 × 52.1cm (5 3/8 × 19 3/8 × 20 1/2 in.)

Materials

Wood (Frame)
Paint
Organic Fiber Fabric
Flocked Fabric
Ferrous Alloy
Rubber

Inventory Number

A19470014000

Credit Line

Model by Charles H. Hubbell, ca. 1940. Gift of Thompson Products Aeronautical Museum

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Open Access (CCO)
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