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Boeing F4B-4 Fighter

1/16th Scale

U.S. Navy, 1933

Gift of Peter W. D'Anna

Display Status

This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Aircraft Model Maker Peter W. D'Anna
Physical Description Scratchbuilt museum model of a Boeing F4B-4 single radial engine, singles seat, biplane fighter aircraft in the markings of the third element of Fighting Squadron 6 (VF-6) of the USS Saratoga, consisting of overall light gray, yellow upper surface of upper wing with blue chevron in center, blue bands around cowling and fuselage aft of cockpit, and white tail surfaces color scheme. 1:16 scale. Dimensions Model: 17.8 x 39.4 x 58.4cm (7 in. x 15 1/2 in. x 23 in.)
Materials Wood (balsa, pine, basswood), metal (steel, brass, aluminum), Silkspan-type fabric, and nitrate dope.
1/16th-scale Model
Inventory Number A20080396000 Credit Line Gift of Peter W. D'Anna. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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