How To: Categorize Sites

Original - A specimen that can be shown to be in the original as-built configuration, or as modified by the user, that remains unaltered from the time it ended operational service.” He gives Spirit of St Louis as an example. Restored original - (Restoration): An artefact composed of at least 50% original components (by surface area or volume) and the remainder returned to accurate early condition made with the same materials, components and accessories.” – He quotes it as a USAFM definition. Replica - A reproduction built by the builder of the original artefact in part or in total. If it’s got original bits, he says ‘Replica with some Original Parts’. Reproduction - A reasonable facsimile in appearance and construction made with similar materials, and having substantially the same type mechanism and operating systems Look Alike - Mock Up (full scale model) - Adapted from: Robert Mikesh, former Senior Curator of the National Air & Space Museum, in "Restoring Museum Aircraft"