Photograph
Curtiss Hydroaeroplane
A Curtiss hydroaeroplane tied down prior to a test flight over San Diego Bay. Two unidentified pilots rest on the dock in the shade of its wing. |
Image ID: | 10156 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1912 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | San Diego Bay |
County: | |
State: | California |
Collection Name: | John G. Kaminski papers, 1912-1960 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | Milw Mss 146 |
Original Dimensions: | 8.5 x 6.5 inches |
During the 1911 season at North Island Martin successfully adapted his basic design so that it could land and take off from water. These planes were referred to as hydroaeroplanes or hydros. During 1912 while John Kaminski was an aviation student at North Island Crutiss began development on single hull "flying boats." |
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