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Langley Field, Va. - Curtis Jn4D Plane, with Olmstead Propeller And Ackerman Wheels, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Langley Field, Va. - Curtis Jn4D Plane, with Olmstead Propeller And Ackerman Wheels, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Langley Field, Va. - Curtis Jn4D Plane, with Olmstead Propeller And Ackerman Wheels, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Langley Field, Va. - Curtis Jn4D Plane, with Olmstead Propeller And Ackerman Wheels, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Langley Field, Virginia - Curtis Jn4D Plane, with Olmstead Propeller And Ackerman Wheels, 1917
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing in 1917, showcases a Curtiss JN4D plane, also known as the "Jenny," at Langley Field in Virginia. The plane is a significant piece of aviation history, with its Olmstead propeller and Ackerman wheels prominently displayed. During this era, the United States was gearing up for its involvement in the First World War, and Langley Field was a bustling hub of activity. The airfield, established in 1916, was the first military aviation installation in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. In the image, a group of airmen, dressed in their uniforms, work on the plane's engine. One man, identified as George William Harris, a mechanic from Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio, is seen carefully adjusting the propeller. Another man, believed to be Martha Kuntze Newcombe, is positioned near the wheels, likely preparing the plane for takeoff. The Curtiss JN4D was a pioneering aircraft, widely used for training pilots during the war. Its open-cockpit design and biplane configuration were common features of the time, reflecting the infancy of aviation technology. This photograph is an essential piece of American history, offering a glimpse into the early days of military aviation and the crucial role Langley Field played in shaping the country's air force.
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