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    Object Details

    Date

    1982

    Country of Origin

    United States of America

    Type

    MODELS-Miscellaneous

    Model Maker

    Stephen W. Henninger

    Physical Description

    Wood, aluminum, plastic, and brass exhibit model of the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier in overall gray with red bottom color scheme. Includes over 83 aircraft, tugs, fuel trucks, fire trucks, tow bars, fork lifts, porches (2), and a crane. 1/100 scale. 1982.

    Dimensions

    3-D (L x W x H) (Overall with Base): 363.2 × 99.1 × 85.1cm, 113.4kg (11 ft. 11 in. × 3 ft. 3 in. × 2 ft. 9 1/2 in., 250lb.)
    3-D (L x W x H) (Base Only): 363.2 × 59.7 × 8.9cm (11 ft. 11 in. × 1 ft. 11 1/2 in. × 3 1/2 in.)
    3-D (L x W x H) (Ship Only): 337.8 × 99.1 × 76.2cm (11 ft. 1 in. × 3 ft. 3 in. × 2 ft. 6 in.)

    Materials

    Wood
    Aluminum
    Plastic
    Brass

    Inventory Number

    A19830024000

    Credit Line

    Model made and donated by Stephen W. Henninger

    Data Source

    National Air and Space Museum

    Restrictions & Rights

    Open Access (CCO)
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