Container for the Lippisch DM 1 delta wing aircraft model. Heptahedron (7-sided polyhedron) made of thin wood secured with gule. Bottom panel is base, remaining six sides form a lid. Notches in bottom interior for landing gear to rest, model same shape as full-scale wooden crate designed and built to ship DM 1 aircraft from Germany to United States.
Created by
Jeannie C Whited
Date Created
09/25/2024
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
MODELS Aircraft
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