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Model, Static, Folkerts Speed King SK-3 Jupiter "Pride of Lemont"

Object Details

Physical Description
Balsa wood, metal, and clear acetate display model of the Folkerts Speed King SK-3 "Jupiter - Pride of Lemont" mid-wing racing monoplane which won the 1937 Thompson Trophy race in an overall cream and red color scheme. 1/16 Scale.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Date
ca. 1942
Credit Line
Gift of Thompson Products, Inc.
Materials
Airframe, propeller - wood
Pitot tube - metal
Canopy - clear acetate
Dimensions
Model: 15.2 x 41 x 30.8cm (6 in. x 16 1/8 in. x 12 1/8 in.)
Type
MODELS-Aircraft
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