MP3 Player, RCA Lyra, Cosmos Phase II

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Object Details

Physical Description

RCA LYRA Personal mp3 Player with fabric arm band

Summary

The Operation Migration staff equipped the trike with a custom-built bird guard enclosing the propeller; radios, GPS navigation, headsets, and a sound system to broadcast adult crane calls while flying with the birds.

Credit Line

Gift of Joseph Duff Operation Migration.

Inventory Number

A20060594003

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

CRAFT-Aircraft Parts

Materials

Plastic, synthetic fabric, Velcro, electronic components

Dimensions

Overall: 7.6 × 11.4 × 6.7cm (3 × 4 1/2 × 2 5/8 in.)

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv991e3af4a-6811-427a-9a94-88b703cdca3f

Record ID

nasm_A20060594003