Model Maker:

Daniel J. Dossert  Search this

Materials:

Wood

Non-Magnetic Metal

Paint

Plastic

Dimensions:

Model: 20.3 x 62.2 x 81.3cm (8 in. x 24 1/2 in. x 32 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Physical Description:

Wood and metal exhibit model of the de Havilland DH-4 biplane maiilplane number 249 operated by the US Postal service in natural linen wings and wooden fuselage with olive drab painted upper fuselage color scheme. 1:16 scale. 1978

Summary:

De Havilland DH-4

By 1921 modified de Havilland DH-4 light bombers were being used as mail planes. They soon become the symbol of the U.S. Air Mail Service. The first DH-4 built in the United States hangs in the Museum's Looking at Earth gallery.

Credit Line:

Model by Daniel J. Dossert.

Inventory Number:

A19780405000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

America by Air

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90f928be4-0557-4269-b249-c0fbc6ada894

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19780405000