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Towing lighter adapted to be a floating dock for flying ?
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Towing lighter adapted to be a floating dock for flying ?
Towing lighter adapted to be a floating dock for flying boats. In the background is Curtiss H12 Large America, 8670
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Adapted Curtiss Dock Floating Lighter Towing Aeronautics
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In this intriguing photograph, a towing lighter has been ingeniously transformed into a floating dock for flying boats. The repurposed lighter, a type of vessel used for towing larger ships, now serves as a stable and secure platform for amphibian aircraft to take off and land. The Curtiss H12 Large America, registration number 8670, is seen in the background, ready for its next flight. The Curtiss H12, designed by the American aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss, was a remarkable flying boat that combined the best of both worlds - the ability to fly like an airplane and the versatility of a boat. With its sleek design and powerful engines, it was a popular choice among aviators during the early days of aviation. The use of a towing lighter as a floating dock for flying boats was a practical solution to the challenges of amphibian aviation. Finding a stable and safe platform for takeoff and landing was essential, and a towing lighter, with its large size and stable design, provided an ideal solution. The lighter's ability to be moored in shallow water made it an even more attractive option for flying boat operations. This photograph captures a moment in aviation history when innovation and ingenuity came together to overcome the challenges of amphibian aviation. The Curtiss H12 Large America, with its distinctive design and powerful engines, is a testament to the pioneering spirit of the early aviators who pushed the boundaries of what was possible in flight. The repurposed towing lighter, now a floating dock, is a reminder of the resourcefulness and adaptability of those who dared to dream and innovate.
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