Summary
This model of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's 'Lady Southern Cross' was made by Mr B.D. Hede for the Museum in 1960.
The original Altair aircraft design was produced by the Lockheed Corporation at Burbank, California, United States of America, between 1932 and 1936.
Physical Description
Metal model aeroplane painted dark blue with white stripe. There is a cockpit on top of the main body of the aeroplane and a silver propeller at the front.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer of Item Modelled
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User of Item Modelled
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Modelmaker
Mr B. D. Hede, Glenroy, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960
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Inscriptions
On each side of aeroplane: LADY SOUTHERN CROSS / VH-USB On each side of the tail next to a gold star: LOCKHEED Across the wings: VH- / USB
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Classification
Air transport, Aircraft, Model propeller aircraft - passenger
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
340 mm (Length), 525 mm (Width), 115 mm (Height)
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Model Scale
1:25
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