Model, Static, Wright Model D

Silver and black model biplane. There are two wheel-like structures between the two sets of wings, along with a black and silver engine near the center.

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Object Details

Model Maker

Charles J. Newcomb

Physical Description

Wood and cloth exhibit model of a Wright Model D single inline engine, tow pusher propeller, single-seat, biplane aircraft in overall silver color scheme. 1:16 scale. 1958.

Credit Line

Model by Charles Newcomb, 1958

Date

1958

Inventory Number

A19590028000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood - overall

Cloth - covering

Dimensions

Model: 15 × 50 × 51.5cm (5 7/8 × 19 11/16 × 20 1/4 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

Early Flight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ffee286d-5ed0-4b35-a1ce-95a8ed2da821

Record ID

nasm_A19590028000