Model, Static, Curtiss "June Bug"

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Model Maker
William N. Fleming
Physical Description
Metal and cloth exhibit model of the 1908 Curtiss "June Bug" biplane aircraft. 1/16 scale.
Credit Line
Model by William N. Fleming, 1960
1960
Inventory Number
A19600149000
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
MODELS-Aircraft
Materials
Metal- framework
Cloth - covering
Dimensions
Model: 19.1 × 67 × 81.6cm (7 1/2 × 26 3/8 × 32 1/8 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Early Flight
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19600149000
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98979e37e-d9f5-4b53-931b-e0dbc44ceb98
A brown model biplane with large curved wings. There is an engine in between the wings. There is also string supporting the wings and struts.
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A brown model biplane with large curved wings. There is an engine in between the wings. There is also string supporting the wings and struts.
Angled view of a brown model biplane with large curved wings. There is a black wheel near the rear of the plane, along with a wooden wheel above it.
Top view of a brown model biplane with large curved wings. The engine is visible between the wings. There is a large gap between the middle of the plane and the rear of the plane. That gap is spanned by white strings.
Back view of a brown model biplane with large curved wings. The wings are largely rectangular and square shaped.