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1. DVD-R - 1987

   DVD-R, "ELMER WASMAN 1908-JUNE 10, 2000, ‘THE WHITE MYSTERY’ AIRPLANE, VIDEO BY JIM TAIT, JAX FL, AMA 387775, BUILT AND FLOWN IN 1987 IN 10TH NATIONAL AIRPLANE MEET IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN" See more information about the White Mystery model airplane in the National Model Aviation Museum's column, Model Aviation magazine, June 2014, p. 12.

   Record Type: Archives

   
2. Engine - Forster Spark Engine

   Forester 99 ignition engine. This engine is installed in Elmer Wasman's White Mystery.

   Record Type: Object

   
3. Model Airplane - White Mystery RC Model

   The original, restored, White Mystery Radio Control Model Airplane, which placed third in the Radio Control Event at the 1937 Nats. This model was built and flown by Elmer Wasman. Installed Forrester Bros 99 engine. The model also competed in the 1938 Nats and the 1939 Nats, where it again won 3rd place. As noted in Model Airplane News, Sept 1937, "The small propeller on the front of the vertical stabilizer turned during the airplanes flight,...

   Record Type: Object

   
4. Trophy - Flying Aces Trophy

   The Flying Aces trophy, as won by Elmer Wasman for flying his White Mystery Radio Control model to 3rd place in the Radio Control event at the 1937 Nats. The 1937 Nats was the first year the RC event was held. The trophy shows a metal, winged figure with hands aloft standing on a plastic column. The column has a metal plate engraved with the trophy information.

   Record Type: Object

   
5. Trophy - R.C.A. Mfg. Co. Award

   The R.C.A. Mfg. Co. Award for 3rd place at the 1939 NATs, a won by Elmer Wasman while flying his White Mystery Radio Control model. At center of base is a curved back wall with three steps at top, an eagle with its wings spread perched on top. On base, in front of wall, is a male figure walking forward with his arms upstretched, holding a wreath of figs in his right hand. An engraved plate is screwed into the front of the base, 'R.C.A. Mfg. Co...

   Record Type: Object