Model, Static, Dayton-Wright DH-4, US Postal Service

Full view of a cream and brown model biplane. The top of the body of the plane is bronze, while the propeller is light brown. The wings have two tear-shaped structures on either end, and there are three tail fins on the end. Two are sideways and one is upright.

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Object Details

Model Maker

Daniel J. Dossert

Physical Description

Wood and metal exhibit model of the de Havilland DH-4 single engine, biplane, maiilplane number 249 operated by the US Postal service in natural linen wings and wooden fuselage with olive drab painted upper fuselage color scheme. 1:16 scale. 1978

Summary

De Havilland DH-4

By 1921 modified de Havilland DH-4 light bombers were being used as mail planes. They soon become the symbol of the U.S. Air Mail Service. The first DH-4 built in the United States hangs in the Museum's Looking at Earth gallery.

Credit Line

Model by Daniel J. Dossert.

Date

1978

Inventory Number

A19780405000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Non-Magnetic Metal

Paint

Plastic

Dimensions

Model: 20.3 x 62.2 x 81.3cm (8 in. x 24 1/2 in. x 32 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

America by Air

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90f928be4-0557-4269-b249-c0fbc6ada894

Record ID

nasm_A19780405000