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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Pratt & Whitney Plant Expansion commemorative medal; Obverse: relief of Pratt & Whitney eagle logo depicted in bottom center of medal, piece of Duralumin inset top center, embossed text "PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT EAST HARTFORD, CONN. 1940 EXPANSION A DIVISION OF UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, THIS PIECE OF DURALUMIN IS FROM THE FIRST ENGINE PART (A PISTON) MACHINED IN THIS NEW FACTORY ADDITION, GROUND BROKEN JUNE 10, 1940, DEDICATED OCT. 22, 1940"; blank back. Dimensions 3-D (Diameter x Depth): 7.6 × 0.8cm (3 × 5/16 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Natural Fabric (Felt)
Aluminum Alloy
Protective Coating
Adhesive
 Inventory Number A19640438000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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