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Curtiss O2C-1 Helldiver
United States Navy - Curtiss O2C-1 Helldiver, originally designated F8C-5, as fighters, but the 63 F8C-5s were re-designated as O2C-1s as Observation aircraft, as well as 30 new-build O2c-1s. Date: circa 1933
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1933 Curtiss Designated Fighters Helldiver Observation Originally Re Designated New Build
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This photograph showcases a Curtiss O2C-1 Helldiver, an observation aircraft of the United States Navy, circa 1933. Originally designed and produced as F8C-5 fighters by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company, this particular aircraft, along with 63 other F8C-5s, was later redesignated as O2C-1s to serve as observation planes. The O2C-1 Helldiver featured advanced specifications for its time, including a top speed of 185 miles per hour and a range of 550 miles. With its distinctive streamlined design and powerful engine, the Helldiver was an essential addition to the United States Navy's fleet during the 1930s. In this image, the Helldiver is seen taking flight, its wings slicing through the air as it ascends to the sky. The aircraft's cockpit is visible, revealing the control panel and instruments that would have been used by the pilot and observer during their missions. The O2C-1 Helldiver played a crucial role in the development of naval aviation, paving the way for more advanced observation and reconnaissance aircraft in the years to come.
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