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Model, Savoia-Marchetti S.55X

Object Details

Physical Description
Wood, plastic and metal display model of the Savoia-Marchetti S.55X flying boat in gray and black, with dark green hull undersides, color scheme. With black lucite stand. 1/24 scale.
Summary
This model represents the Savoia-Marchetti S.55X flying boat in flown by Italian air Minister, Italo Balbo, flown from Rome to Chicago in 1933.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Manufacturer
Saia Marchetti S.A.
Credit Line
Gift of Contessa Maria Fede Caproni Armani
Materials
Wood, plastic, metal
Dimensions
Model: 24.1 x 68.6 x 100.3cm (9 1/2 in. x 27 in. x 39 1/2 in.)
Type
MODELS-Aircraft
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