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Model, Static, Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Model Maker
Sherman J. Collings
Physical Description
Plastic, scrath-built, exhibit model of a U.S. Navy Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King helicopter in white upper with gray lower hull color scheme. 1/48 scale. Circa 1989.
Summary
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Nine, "Sea Griffins."
Credit Line
Model by and gift of Sherman J. Collings.
Inventory Number
A20060686000
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
MODELS-Rotary Wing
Materials
Plastic - overall
Dimensions
Model: 11.4 x 34.9 x 38.1cm (4 1/2 in. x 13 3/4 in. x 15 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A20060686000
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95aaea02e-1c17-4995-88ea-baa5184d1ced
Full view of a white model helicopter with five gray blades, three yellow stripes, a red, white, and blue star on the side, and NAVY written near the tail.
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Full view of a white model helicopter with five gray blades, three yellow stripes, a red, white, and blue star on the side, and NAVY written near the tail.
Close up view of a white model helicopter. There are three yellow stripes, a red, white, and blue star on the side, the number 612 near the cockpit and tail, and a yellow banner on the landing gear reading Sea Griffins.
Full view of a white model helicopter with five gray blades, three yellow stripes, a red, white, and blue star on the side, and NAVY written near the tail.
Full view of a white model helicopter with five gray blades, three yellow stripes, a red, white, and blue star on the side, and NAVY written near the tail.

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