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Fuselage of NC-1, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
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Fuselage of NC-1, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Fuselage of NC-1, 1918 or 1919. Shows Navy-Curtiss Flying Boat NC-1 possibly late 1918 or 1919
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1918 1919 Aeronautics Aeroplane Aircraft Airplane Aviation Flight Flying Boat Fuselage George Grantham Bain Plane Seaplane Air Transport Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Captured in a moment of mid-1910s aviation history is this striking print of the fuselage of NC-1, a Navy-Curtiss Flying Boat. The photograph, taken by renowned press photographer George Grantham Bain's news service, offers a glimpse into the early days of flight when seaplanes like this one were revolutionizing air transport.
The image shows the sleek and sturdy body of the aircraft, its wooden fuselage adorned with metal struts and wires. A hint of propeller can be seen at the front, while what appears to be a landing gear is visible at the rear. The overall design gives off an aura of ruggedness and reliability, reflecting the ingenuity that went into creating these pioneering flying machines.
As one of the first successful seaplanes in American history, NC-1 played a significant role in opening up new possibilities for air travel and military operations. This photograph serves as a testament to those early innovators who dared to dream big and push the boundaries of what was thought possible with flight.
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