Summary
Sectioned 1:48 scale model of a Comet 1 was donated to the Museum by BOAC in July 1953. It was apparently a model commissioned by the airline for publicity and promotional purposes.
Physical Description
Wood and plastic model aeroplane painted silver, blue and white with sectioned body and wings cut short. Inside the aeroplane the cockpit, galley and passenger seating areas can be seen.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from British Overseas Airways Corporation, 16 Jul 1953
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Manufacturer of Item Modelled
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User of Item Modelled
British Overseas Airways Corporation, England, Great Britain, 1953
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Inscriptions
On tail: G-BOAC On sticker on underside of model: WALKERS WESTWAY MODELS. / EAST ACTON W.3. Handwritten on underside of model: F48/187X
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Classification
Air transport, Aircraft, Model turbo jet aircraft - passenger
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
588 mm (Length), 317 mm (Width), 345 mm (Height), 2688 g (Weight)
Overall dimensions of model including display stand when assembled for display. Height of airplane model only is 155 mm H.
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Model Scale
1:48
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