National Model Aviation Museum Collection Grows

Last year, the National Model Aviation Museum collection increased by 112 artifacts. Here’s a brief overview of five of them. • Avion Machine and Tool Co. marketed its Mercury .45 engine to RC fans in 1946 by focusing on its new “real” carburetor, which could regulate gas and air simultaneously—allowing full control over the speed. The advertisement states that although this was advantageous in RC, it could still be used in Free Flight. Paul E. Chapman Jr. donated this Mercury .45 in honor of his father, Paul E. Chapman Sr. • Tetherite Plastic…