Model, Static, Curtiss "June Bug"

A brown model biplane with large curved wings. There is an engine in between the wings. There is also string supporting the wings and struts.

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Object Details

Model Maker

William N. Fleming

Physical Description

Metal and cloth exhibit model of the 1908 Curtiss "June Bug" single inline engine, pusher, single-seat, biplane aircraft. 1:16 scale. 1960.

Credit Line

Model by William N. Fleming, 1960

Date

1960

Inventory Number

A19600149000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Metal- framework

Cloth - covering

Dimensions

Model: 19.1 × 67 × 81.6cm (7 1/2 × 26 3/8 × 32 1/8 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/nv98979e37e-d9f5-4b53-931b-e0dbc44ceb98

Record ID

nasm_A19600149000