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Model, Static, Heinrich Monoplane

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  • Silver model airplane with a brown propeller, strings fastened on the top, and Heinrich written in black on the side.
  • Top view of a silver model airplane. The cockpit and wheels are gray, and the tail extends into three tail fins. The one in the center is white and has a red racing flag painted on it.
  • Side view of a silver model airplane. The body of the plane is very thin compared to the large round wings, which curve slightly upwards. Several strings are attached to a handle in the middle of the plane, likely for hanging the model.
  • Top view of a silver model airplane. The cockpit and wheels are gray, and the tail extends into three tail fins. The one in the center is white and has a red racing flag painted on it.

    Object Details

    Model Maker

    Christy McGrath

    Physical Description

    Wood exhibit model of a ca. 1914 Heinrich single radial engine, single-seat, monoplane aircraft in overall silver color scheme. 1:16 scale. Circa 1959.

    Credit Line

    Model by Christy McGrath, ca. 1959. Gift of George A. Page, Jr.

    Date

    ca. 1959

    Inventory Number

    A19600023000

    Restrictions & Rights

    CC0

    Type

    MODELS-Aircraft

    Materials

    Wood

    Dimensions

    Model: 10.2 × 35.2 × 40.6cm (4 in. × 13 7/8 in. × 16 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

    Early Flight

    Data Source

    National Air and Space Museum

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92f1a7d1b-4b04-4847-932d-a0941eb4122d

    Record ID

    nasm_A19600023000

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