Sample of 'Gordon aerolite flax re-inforced synthetic phenolic resin material

Sample of 'Gordon aerolite flax re-inforced synthetic phenolic

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Sample of 'Gordon aerolite flax re-inforced synthetic phenolic
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Sample of 'Gordon aerolite flax re-inforced synthetic phenolic resin material, British, 1941-1943. Used in the fuslage of the Spitfire aircraft.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-1940
Materials:
phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) and flax
Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 1190 mm x 150 mm, Wt. 2.82kg
type:
component - object and fuselage