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Curtiss Hydroplane in San Diego Bay
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Glenn Curtiss sold two hydroplanes (NS 1 & 2) to the U.S. Navy and continued to test them independently from their base also located on North Island. This snapshot from John Kaminski's scrapbook captures an unsuccessful test flight of NS 1.
1912
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1912 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | John G. Kaminski papers, 1912-1960 |
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| Call Number | Milw Mss 146 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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John Kaminski (right) and a fellow student he identified only as "Cy," flying one of the Glenn Curtiss flying boats on San Diego Bay.
Curtiss Aviation School
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Hangars of the Curtiss Aviation School and the San Diego Aero Club on North Island in San Diego Harbor. Glenn Curtiss himself is thought to be the individual on the right.
