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Airplane Model, Nick Fink Pedal Powered Plane
Identifier:
1998.22.3Description:
Model customized to match photos of Spirit of South High.;Exemplifies milestone in Grand Rapids Aviation History. Relates to Skylark Airplane and other models acquired at same time. Depicts plane purchased by South High School Students in 1943. Photo in archival collection.;From an exhibit given to Kent Co. Airport in 1988. Exhibit was credited, Exhibit Conceived and Produced by Earl Spielmacher, with help from Karl Spielmacher, Bill Alexander, Mari Kitancevski and Dean Buskirk. Disposed of by airport for current renovation.;From an exhibit given to Kent Co. Airport in 1988. Exhibit was credited Exhibit Conceived and Produced by Earl Spielmacher, with help from Karl Spielmacher, Bill Alexander, Mari Kitancevski, and Dean Buskirk. Disposed of by airport for current renovation.;Paint, Spirit of South High Grand Rapids, Mich. 32, 229577. |Date:
circa 1988Materials:
Plastic, Paint, DecalsDimensions:
2.5" h 17" w 12" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageSource:
Gift Of Kent County International AirportRights:
Exhibits/Programs
Century of Flight ()Virtual Science Scavenger Hunt (April 2020)
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Makers/Donors
Earl Spielmacher And Karl SpielmacherKent County International Airport