Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co.
Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. Inventoried 100% complete with everything present. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, sheet wood, pre-drilled nose block, fully finished spinner, thrust button & wheels, metal stock, rigging material, completely formed prop blades, covering material, highest quality plans and more. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. This is a 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. It was even factory-packed with pages of the newspaper "Cleveland Plain Dealer" dated June 29, 1955. This model came from a long-time collector who purchased this model new in October of 1955 from Cleveland direct.
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