Object Details
Manufacturer
Bulova Watch Company
Physical Description
Silver wrist watch with luminous numbers and hands; brown leather strap. Has a plexi case that is intended to contain radiation.
Summary
In June 1927, the Fokker Tri-Motor "America" made its historic flight across the Atlantic, becoming the third aircraft -- after Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and Clarence Chamberlin's Colombia -- to complete a nonstop trip by air from the United States to Europe. The crew was led by Lt. Richard Byrd, who had just completed his North Pole expeditions in 1926, and had Bernt Balchen as co-pilot and George Noville as the fuel and flight engineer.
This watch was owned by Lt. George O. Noville, who served as the assistant pilot and flight engineer on the flight of the Fokker Tri-Motor "America."
Credit Line
Donated by Lt. George O. Noville
Date
1927
Inventory Number
A19280006000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Materials
Band: Leather
Watch: Stainless Steel with Silver Plate
Dimensions
3-D: 21 x 3cm (8 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19280006000