Curtiss Collection (page 3)

Curtiss XP-55 Ascender 42-78847 3rd prototype. Experimental swept wing-canard interceptor. Stability and control problems were never fully resolved. Date: circa 1970

Curtiss Model L-2
One of three Curtiss Model L-2 (aka Model 9) floatplanes, taxiing on water. Date: 1965

Aerial Experiment Association Aerodrome No. 1 Red Wing
Aerial Experiment Association Aerodrome No.1 - Red Wing, seen on skids at the time of its first flight a frozen lake. The first of a series of experimental powered aircraft designed

Curtiss Beachy Tractor biplane. Lincoln Beachey, a reknowned American display and aerobatic pilot worked for Curtiss until 1911 and required a new aircraft to carry on with his own air-show flying

United States Army Air Corps - USaC - Curtiss P-40
United States Army Air Corps (USaC) - Curtiss P-40 (Model 81). The first production standard, delivered with the stars and stripes on both wings, unusually

Curtiss XA-8 30-387. First flown in June 1931 and scrapped in March 1937. Date: 1931

United States Navy - Curtiss 18T-2 A3325 on take-off as a floatplane. After retiring from the 1922 Curtiss Marine Trophy Race with mechanical trouble, the Navy had no urgent need for both 18Ts

Curtiss-Wright C-46D-15-CU Commando N95445 (msn 33477 - ex 44-78081) of Phenix Airlines. One of several irregular carriers which existed specifically for the purpose of transporting gamblers to

United States Army Air Corps - Curtiss Y1O-26 Falcon 29-322. Built as a Curtiss O-1E Falcon then converted to XO-26, powered by a geared Curtiss GIV-1570A Conqueror engine, then Y1O-26

Bullock-Curtiss 1912 pusher replica NX5704N. Built in 1947 this aircraft is currently registered to the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando N4877V (msn 22442) of Capitol Airways. 44-78619, disposed of to the Foreign Liquidation commission on 20 August 1947 and bought by Claire L

Curtiss Robin NC7496 (msn 7) Date: 1960s

RTAF Museum - Hawk III
Fighter Type 10 - Curtiss Hawk III in the Royal Thai Air Force Museum at Don Mueang Royal Thai Air Force Base. Date: 1970s / 1980s

RTAF Museum - Hawk 75N
Fighter Type 11 - Curtiss Hawk 75N in the Royal Thai Air Force Museum at Don Mueang Royal Thai Air Force Base. Date: 1970s / 1980s

Curtiss Nc-1 Seaplane Parked on Water / Beach Date: 1919

Curtiss R3C-1 Date: 1920s

Curtiss Monoplane
Glenn Curtisss New Monoplane Entrant in the 1910 Gordon Bennett Competition at Belmont Park, New York, Usa Date: 1910

Curtiss JN-4 Jenny
Crashed Curtiss Jn-4 Jenny Hanging from the Side of a Building with a Crowd of Men Looking Down from the Roof

Curtiss Hawk 81a2 or Curtiss Tomahawk in RAF service
Curtiss Hawk 81a2 or Curtiss " Tomahawk" in RAF service 1940s

Curtiss Biplane
Glenn Curtiss Flying His Biplane During an Exhibition Flight over the Sea at Atlantic City, Usa Date: 1910

Lieutenant James Harold Doolittle
Lt James Harold Doolittle standing on the float of his Curtiss Schneider Cup Racer

American aviator Glenn Curtiss making the first heavier-than-air flight in his June Bug, 1908
American aviator Glenn Curtiss making his first heavier-than-air flight in his June Bug, 1908. On 4 July 1908 at Hammondsport, New York, Curtiss (1878-1930) won a $25

Famous aviators, cover of L Illustration, 4 September 1909. Aviators present at the Grande semaine d aviation de la Champagne, the worlds first aviation meeting

Curtiss Biplane, 20th century. Designed by American aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss (1878-1930), the Curtiss Biplane set several records in 1909

Curtiss Wright R5C-1 Commando trio of the US Marines on a Pacific Island airstrip

Curtiss Hawk 75 NR1277
Curtiss Hawk 75, NR1277

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"Curtiss: A Legacy of Aviation Excellence" From the early days of aviation to modern fighter jets, it has been at the forefront of innovation and excellence. The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, with its powerful engine and sleek design, revolutionized naval warfare. Although early examples had a tendency to. . Well, let's just say they needed some fine-tuning. The Curtiss CR-3 showcased the company's commitment to speed and agility. Its cutting-edge technology allowed pilots to push boundaries and reach new heights in aerial combat. One iconic aircraft that cannot be forgotten is the Curtiss JN4 Jenny of the RNAS. This reliable workhorse played a crucial role in training countless aviators during World War I. As time went on, newer models like the Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk IV progressively replaced their predecessors on battlefields around the world. These formidable machines were known for their versatility and firepower. But not all flights go according to plan. Douglas Corrigan, nicknamed "Wrong Way, " made history when he flew his plane against regulations from New York to Ireland instead of California. His daring adventure captured imaginations worldwide. Speaking of adventures, imagine witnessing the majestic sight of a Curtiss H12 Large America being warped aboard a towering aircraft carrier - an awe-inspiring display of engineering marvels coming together seamlessly. In another corner of aviation history lies the RNAS Curtiss H12 Large America 8671 - an embodiment of strength and endurance as it soared through skies with grace and power. Reaching milestones was second nature for Curtiss. The 15, 000th fighter produced by this legendary company was none other than the fearsome P-40 Warhawk - a testament to their dedication and commitment to excellence. Stepping inside a Hawk 75 fuselage reveals intricate details that make flying these magnificent machines possible. Every switch, gauge, and control panel tells its own story of bravery and skill.