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Curtiss Flying Boat
1912
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 Hydroplane in San Diego Bay
1912
An unsuccessful test of Glenn Curtiss' hydroplane in San Diego Bay. The pilot about to be rescued is thought to be Milwaukee's John Kaminski.
Kaminski as Romantic Hero
May 1913
John Kaminski, his Curtiss pusher, and a young admirer.
Curtiss Aviation School
1912
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.
Curtiss Aviation School Visitor and Staff
March 1912
Pilot Glenn Martin (left), visiting the Curtiss aviation school, with Curtiss aviators (left to right) John McClaskey and Lincoln Beachey, and with mechanic Henry Kleckler.
Kaminski at the State Fairgrounds
1912
John Kaminski and his Curtiss pusher were scheduled to fly at the 1912 Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Milwaukee, along with several other Curtiss aviators and Farnum Fish in his Wright Flyer.
