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Look at the tail fin design. Can you draw it in the box below?  \nHow many colours does the tail fin use?  \nHow many wheels does the aeroplane have?  \nAre they all the same size?  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nCan you estimate how tall the biggest wheel is? Is it bigger than you?  \nWhat unit could we use to measure the height of the wheel?  \nHow many windows does your aeroplane have?  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nAre they all the same shape? What shapes can you see? Draw some of the shapes below.  \n\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nTail numbers  \nAs you go through the door look for the silver and black plane on your right. It is called the Short SB5 . Look at the tail. Next to the letters W and G there are three numbers. Write them below.  \n\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nUsing these three digits what is the smallest number you can make?  \n\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nUsing these three digits what is the largest number you can make?  \n\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nAdd the numbers together  \nModel room  \nEstimate the number of models in the Japanese cabinet  \n(Clue: Look for a red circle, the Japanese flag)  \nNow count the number of models  \nRound the number to the nearest 10  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nTyres  \nFind the Lincoln Bomber and look closely at the wheel.  \nHow tall do you think the wheel is? Does it reach your nose or your knee?  \nNow look at all of the aeroplanes in the War Planes Hangar. Count and complete the tally chart below to show the total number of wheels. Back at school you could create a pictogram or block graph of your information.  \nNumber of wheels  \n| Estimate | Count |\n| --- | --- |\n\n\n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n\nEstimate the wing spans of the Spitfire and the Mosquito. 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