Reed Precision Identifiers for Airplanes, ca. 1941-1945
Scope and Content
This collection consists of three Reed Precision Identifiers for Airplanes, volvelles used to identify American, German, British, Italian, and Japanese aircraft. Manufactured by the Electric Corporation of America, probably during World War II, the volvelles contain information for identification such as silhouettes, names, wing spans, maximum speeds and ranges, service functions, and number of engines and crew members. Images include side, plan, and front views, as well as decals.
Dates
- ca. 1941-1945
Creator
- From the Collection: Electric Corporation of America (Organization)
Language of Materials
Materials in this collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu