model airplane: U.S. Air Force One, Boeing 747

Date:1990s
Medium:Wood, adhesive, paint
Credit Line: From the estate of Louis A. Turpen
Accession Number:2023.068.060 a b
Dimensions:6 1/2 x 12 x 14 inches (16.5 x 30.5 x 35.6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Model Aircraft
Subcategory:Model Airplane
Manufacturer :Toys and Models Corporation
airline: U.S. Air Force
aircraft: Boeing 747
company: Boeing
Registration number: 28000
Description

Model airplane of US Air Force One Boeing 747 manufactured by Toys and Models Corporation: a. blue and white livery design by Raymond Loewy, “United States of America” printed on both sides of fuselage above windows, silver wings and horizontal stabilizers, blue, red, and white star shield on port wing, blue “USAF” on starboard wing, silver engines with turquoise cowlings, blue and white vertical stabilizer with American flag decal, aircraft registration number 28000; b. wood stand, painted black with gold “Air Force One / B 747” on base.

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