Airplane, Flying Model Kit, Aero-Jet Streak, Freon Gas-Powered

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Victor Stanzel & Company

Summary

This is an unassembled Aero-Jet Streak flying rocket model in its original retail package. Made by Victor Stanzel Company, the body, fins, and nose are plastic, rubber, and cardboard. It is powered by freon, and a can of freon is included. There is no parachute.

G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated this artifact to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930648000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Box: Cardboard, Plastic

Model: Plastic, Rubber, Cardboard

Instructions: Paper

Dimensions

Box: 2 1/4in. x 10in. x 1ft 7 3/4in. (5.72 x 25.4 x 50.17cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95b02b35c-2d61-4503-8d8b-44043ec0f21b

Record ID

nasm_A19930648000