Summary
Model represents the Comet that won the Centenary Air Race from London to Melbourne in 1934. Model scale 1:16. Made by Harold P. Wood in Benalla and delivered to the Museum in November 1936.
The original Comet is a DH-88 Grosvenor House G-ACSS. Country: England. Maker & date: De Havilland Aircraft Co. Ltd. Type: Racing Aeroplane. Propulsion: Two de Havilland Gypsy 6 in-line air cooled engines.
Physical Description
1:16 Scale model of De Havilland DH-88 Comet aeroplane 'Grosvenor House'.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Modelmaker
Mr Harold P. Wood, Barkly Street, Benalla, Victoria, Australia, 1936
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Overall Dimensions
530 mm (Length), 770 mm (Width), 270 mm (Height)
Measured for Australia Gallery redevelopment.
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Model Scale
1:16
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Keywords
Aeroplanes, Air Races, Celebrations, Centennial Air Race, London to Melbourne, 1934, Model Aeroplanes, Scale Models, Victoria Centenary, 1934-1935
