model airplane: Western Air Express, Lockheed Model 5C Vega

Date:1980
Medium:Plastic, epoxy resin, metal, paint
Credit Line: Gift of Jim Lund
Accession Number:2014.153.055
Dimensions:1 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 4 7/8 inches (4.4 x 17.5 x 12.4 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Model Aircraft
Subcategory:Model Airplane
airline: Western Air Express
aircraft: Lockheed Model 5C Vega
company: Lockheed
Description

Model airplane of Western Air Express Lockheed Model 5C Vega built by Jim Lund; red and white livery design, 1:72 scale.

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