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This object is on display in Early Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Early Flight

Object Details

Date

1979

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Model Maker

Daniel J. Dossert

Physical Description

Plastic, and metal exhibit model of the Voisin single "V" pusher engine, single seat, biplane with box tail and canard elevator, "Bird of Passage" flown by J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon to become the first aircraft to be flown by a British pilot in Britain, in overall natural wood and gray fabric color scheme. 1:16 scale. 1979.

Dimensions

3-D: 68.6 × 63.8 × 22.9cm (27 × 25 1/8 × 9 in.)

Materials

Plastic
Copper Alloy
Paint
White Metal

Inventory Number

A19790454000

Credit Line

Model by Daniel J. Dossert, 1979.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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