Model, Static, Queen Monoplane, Earle Ovington

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Object Details

Model Maker

James E. Reeves

Physical Description

Wood, metal, and silk exhibit model of the Queen Aeroplane Co. Blériot XI single rotary engine, single-seat, monoplane,copy used by Earle Ovington, in overall natural color scheme. 1:16 scale. 1938.

Summary

Earle Ovington flew a Queen airplane on his brief air mail flight in 1911. The Queen was based on the popular Blériot monoplane design.

Credit Line

Model made and donated by James E. Reeves

Date

1938

Inventory Number

A19380039000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Airframe, propeller - wood

Bracing, struts, landing gear, skid cowlings, wheels - metal

Covering - silk

Dimensions

Model: 18.4 x 50.8 x 55.2cm (7 1/4 in. x 20 in. x 21 3/4 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/nv9079511f1-b574-448c-8c32-f3c71cc9c3dd

Record ID

nasm_A19380039000