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flying model airplane: Pitts Special S-1D

Date:c. 1975-1995
Medium:Wood, fabric, plastic, metal, dope
Credit Line: Collection of SFO Museum
Accession Number:1998.108.284 a g
Dimensions:23 x 67 x 57 inches (58.4 x 170.2 x 144.8 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Model Aircraft
Subcategory:Model Airplane
aircraft: Pitts Special
company: Pitts
Description

Flying model of Pitts Special, American aerobatic biplane; yellow and blue fuselage with “Volvo” on upper wing and fuselage, 1:3 scale: a. fuselage; b. top wing; c. lower wing; d. starboard strut; e. port strut; f. bag of components; g. pilot figure.

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