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Hydroaeroplane Collection

The hydroaeroplane, also known as a seaplane, is a fascinating aircraft that can take off and land on water

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: German hydroaeroplane, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

German hydroaeroplane, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German hydroaeroplane, between c1915 and 1918. Friedrichshafen seaplane being taken down the slipway at a North Sea air station

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: Curtiss Airplane - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, or Flying Boat Exhibited at House Office Building, 1917

Curtiss Airplane - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, or Flying Boat Exhibited at House Office Building, 1917. Signs: Hydro-Aeroplane or Flying Boat for the National Aero Coast Patrol - National Aerial Coast

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commission - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, Frankenfield; Rep. Curry; Bowman, 1917

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, Bowman; Frankenfield; [Robert] Peary [centre]; Smith; Fred Kelly, 1917

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, 1917

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, Ripley Bowman, 1917. Signs: This Flying Boat has been 700 hours in the Air

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, Rep. Kahn; Unidentified; Asst. Sec. Ingraham; Adm. [Robert] Peary; Rep. Lieb; Prof

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, Rep. Kahn; Unidentified Back; Asst. Sec. Ingraham; Adm

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, E.H. Smith; Rep. Kahn; Rep. Lieb, 1917

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, at Center Is Group Too Huddled To Identify; Capt. Taylor; Miss Marie Peary; Byron R

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, 1917

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. Curtiss Hydroaeroplane... between 1913 and 1917

National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. Curtiss Hydroaeroplane... between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. Curtiss Hydroaeroplane... between 1913 and 1917....Or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building. Rep. Charles Lieb; Rep. J. [Julius] Kahn; Sen

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: Model, Static, Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, 1938. Creators: Paul R

Model, Static, Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, 1938. Creators: Paul R
Model, Static, Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, 1938. Wood display model of the Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, in natural finish with gray floats. With pilot figure. 1/16 scale

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: German Seaplane Used In The North Sea To Track English Naval Movement During The First World War

German Seaplane Used In The North Sea To Track English Naval Movement During The First World War. From La Esfera, 1914

Background imageHydroaeroplane Collection: Glenn Curtiss, US aviation pioneer C016 / 4588

Glenn Curtiss, US aviation pioneer C016 / 4588
Glenn Hammond Curtiss (1878-1930), US aviation and motorcycle pioneer. Curtiss produced over 500 inventions and held world speed records



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The hydroaeroplane, also known as a seaplane, is a fascinating aircraft that can take off and land on water. These versatile planes are used for various purposes such as search and rescue missions, firefighting, and even leisurely sightseeing tours over bodies of water. With their ability to access remote locations inaccessible by traditional aircraft, hydroaeroplanes play a crucial role in emergency situations and exploration efforts. The design of these planes allows them to glide smoothly across the water's surface before taking flight into the sky above. Whether you're watching one gracefully touch down on a calm lake or witnessing it soar through the clouds with ease, there's no denying the awe-inspiring beauty and functionality of the hydroaeroplane. Next time you see one in action, take a moment to appreciate the incredible engineering behind this remarkable flying machine.