Model plane
Category
Models
Date
circa 1930 - circa 1940
Materials
wood and metal
Measurements
36 x 150 x 123 mm
Collection
Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1655827.35
Summary
An unknown 'Skybird' model aircraft. Kit number unknown, circa 1930s to 1940s. Monoplane painted silver, red propeller boss, American air force markings above and below wings and on tail plus transfers underneath show the words "US Army". One propeller blade missing Number 35 of a large collection of one hundred and thirty four painted wood and early plastic 'Skybird' aircraft models and others, mostly 1930s to 1940s.
Provenance
Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the National Trust, 2013