This plaque is a replica of the one in Lisbon, Portugal commemorating the crossing of the Atlantic by the Curtiss NC-4 in 1919. This plaque was presented to the donor by the government of Portugal in 1946.
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
May 27, 1946
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Trophies
Manufacturer
Norte
Physical Description
This is a replica plaque commemorating the crossing of the Atlantic in 1919; relief of United States naval aviator badge with background of oak leaves; national crest of Portugal and the United States under each wing; raised letter text, "A 1.A TRAVESSIA AEREA DO ATLANTICO NORTE HOMENAGEM DA AVIACAO NAVAL PORTUGUEIA SOBREVOANDO O ATLANTICO, EM 1919 READ NOS APROXIMOU
(1st Aerial Crossing of the North Atlantic, Honor of Aviation Navy of Portugal, Flighing over the Atlantic brings Us Closer)
Dimensions
3-D: 43.2 x 1.9 x 22.9cm (17 x 3/4 x 9 in.)
Materials
Bronze
Inventory Number
A19490050000
Credit Line
Donated by Vice Admiral John D. Price
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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