Ryan PT-22 “Recruit” Advanced Trainer
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2013.35.13
Donor: Joe Bridi
A wooden model Ryan PT-22 “Recruit” advanced trainer airplane (#18). This was the US Military’s first monoplane trainer.
Sikorsky HS-1 Flying Boat
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.67
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of the Sikorsky HS-1 flying boat.
Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2014.14.1
Donor: Joe Bridi
This model of a Sikorsky VS-44A flying boat is painted with Catalina Airlines colors.
Spook 48 Free Flight Model Aircraft
Craftsman: Joe Bridi
Catalog #: 2014.19.7
Donor: Joe Bridi
This free flight model aircraft was built by Joe Bridi and given the name, “Spook 48.”
T-34C “Mentor” Trainer Airplane
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2013.36.4
Donor: Joe Bridi
A 1/19 scale wooden model T-34C “Mentor” trainer airplane (US Navy, #0493).
USS DN-3 (LTA DN-3, 1918)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.74
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS DN-3 (LTA DN-3, 1918), which was an early naval airship.
USS TC-14 (LTA)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.64
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS TC-14 (LTA), which was a naval blimp.
Waco UPD-7 Biplane
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2013.35.14
Donor: Joe Bridi
A wooden model 1940 Waco UPD-7 biplane with green fuselage and yellow wings.
Westwind II Business Jet
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2013.36.5
Donor: Joe Bridi
The only other jet in Ralph Sarosi’s collection of model planes, this jet was based on the Aero Commander.
Wright Flyer Model Airplane
Craftsman: Loren Scheer
Catalog #: 2023.1.1
Donor: Leslie Sayers & Lorie Phillips
Loren Scheer built this scale model of the Wright Flyer airplane. The uncovered model displays a wealth of detail in the wooden airframe.
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