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The world of the airplane...
InscriptionsThe World of the Airplane... Aluminium Compagny of America. Illustrated in colour around the map are identification markings on the wings and rudders if aircraft of countries of the world. Explanation of the Mercator and Azimuthal Equidistant (or North Polar). Projections & Great Circle route; Latitude Scales, Air Lines distances in Miles & hours flank map. Aluminium Company of America. <All data included were the most complete available on October 15, 1943>.
Date
About 1970
Medium / Technique
Coloured ink on paper
Lithography
Lithography
DimensionsHeight: 61 cm (24 in.)
Width: 84.8 cm (33 3/8 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Navigational Equipment
Origin
United States, North America
Object Number1970.3084.1 b
DivisionArchives - Maps and Plans
CollectionStewart
Status
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A new and correct map of the world projected upon the plane of The Horizon laid down from the newest discoveries and most exact observations
Charles Price
1714
1979.196
A Map of the World corrected from the observations communicated to the Royal Societys of London and Paris
John Senex
1725
1979.199
Chart of the Track of the Dolphin, Tamar, Swallow & Endeavour, through the South Seas; & of the Track of M. Bougainville round the World
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville
1786
1979.186
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