Summary
Custom model of a Bristol F.2B was commissioned by the Museum and built by Mr Harold P. Wood in 1965-1966. Scale 1:16.
Part of an extensive collection of some 20 aircraft models that were custom-built by Harold Peachey Wood (1893-1982), an engineer and former WWI aircraft mechanic, for the Musuem between 1923 and 1966. This particularly model was the last one commissioned by the Museum from this modelmaker.
Physical Description
Wooden model biplane painted mustard brown with grey engine and two large roundels coloured blue, white and red.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Modelmaker
Mr Harold P. Wood, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1966
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Manufacturer of Item Modelled
Bristol Aeroplane Co Ltd, Bristol, England, Great Britain, circa 1918
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Inscriptions
On plaque on side of Aeroplane: MADE BY / H.P WOOD
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Brand Names
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Classification
Air transport, Aircraft, Model propeller biplanes - military
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
500 mm (Length), 730 mm (Width), 176 mm (Height)
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Model Scale
1:16
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References
The Institute of Applied Science of Victoria, Report of Activities, 1965-66, p.11 noted: "A fine model of the Bristol F2B Fighter Mark I was constructed to the order of the Institute by Mr. H. P. Wood of Mornington. This acquisition is a step in furthering the policy of filling historical gaps in the models collection. The Bristol Fighter is classed as the most successful fighter aeroplane used by the Allies in the 1914-18 war."
[Other] The Institute of Applied Science of Victoria, Report of Activities., 1965-66, p.11 Pages
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Keywords
Aircraft, Fighters, Military Aircraft, Model Aeroplanes, Scale Models, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
