Model of Folland wind-generator

Made:
Hamble
maker:
Folland Aircraft Limited

Model of Folland wind-generator, scale 60:1 with traverse on rails

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1965-203
type:
model
credit:
ERA Technology Ltd.

Parts

Model of Folland Wind Generator

Model of Folland Wind Generator

Model of Folland Wind Generator, scale 60:1 with traverse on rails. Box containing base of model

Measurements:
overall: 100 cm x 1150 cm x 1000 cm,
Object Number:
1965-203/1
type:
model
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
John Brown Blades, Mast Guys and Folland Bogies

John Brown Blades, Mast Guys and Folland Bogies

John Brown Blades, Mast Guys and Folland Bogies in box - part of Folland Wind Generator

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 820 mm x 640 mm,
Object Number:
1965-203/2
type:
blades , mast guys and bogies
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Base Board with Turning Rail

Base Board with Turning Rail

Base board with turning rail of Folland Wind Generator in board box

Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 820 mm x 820 mm,
Materials:
wood composites and felt
Object Number:
1965-203/3
type:
rail
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Three Mast Bases of Folland Wind Generator in box

Three Mast Bases of Folland Wind Generator in box

Three mast bases of Folland Wind Generator in box

Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 800 mm x 800 mm,
Materials:
wood composites and felt
Object Number:
1965-203/4
type:
mast bases
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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