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- Curtiss Model E Flying Boat in Flight over Water, 1910-1912 - In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- 1910-1912
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Curtiss Model E Flying Boat in Flight over Water, 1910-1912
In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- "Harvey W. Kays Piloting a Curtiss Flying Boat over Lake Keuka, November 12, 1912" - In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- November 12, 1912
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"Harvey W. Kays Piloting a Curtiss Flying Boat over Lake Keuka, November 12, 1912"
In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- Aerial View of the Curtiss Aircraft Plant and Curtiss Home, Hammondsport, New York, circa 1911 - Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. As military orders soared during World War I, Curtiss relocated the company to Buffalo, New York, in 1916. Curtiss's firm was acquired by Willys-Overland the following year, and it merged with the Wright Company in 1929.
- 1910-1912
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Aerial View of the Curtiss Aircraft Plant and Curtiss Home, Hammondsport, New York, circa 1911
Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. As military orders soared during World War I, Curtiss relocated the company to Buffalo, New York, in 1916. Curtiss's firm was acquired by Willys-Overland the following year, and it merged with the Wright Company in 1929.
- "Flying Curtiss Aeroplane," 1910-1912 - Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. He pioneered aileron control systems and led the design and production of some of the most successful early American aircraft. Widely distributed photographs -- an important element of Curtiss's promotional efforts -- helped raise awareness of his accomplishments.
- 1910-1912
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"Flying Curtiss Aeroplane," 1910-1912
Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. He pioneered aileron control systems and led the design and production of some of the most successful early American aircraft. Widely distributed photographs -- an important element of Curtiss's promotional efforts -- helped raise awareness of his accomplishments.
- Mohan Singh and another Pilot at the Controls of an Aircraft, circa 1912 - Mohan Singh immigrated to the United States from Himmatpura, in present-day northwest India, in 1906. He became fascinated with aviation and enrolled in Glenn Curtiss's flying school at San Diego, California. Singh earned his pilot's license and performed with the Curtiss-Wright Aviators aerobatic troupe until 1914.
- circa 1912
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Mohan Singh and another Pilot at the Controls of an Aircraft, circa 1912
Mohan Singh immigrated to the United States from Himmatpura, in present-day northwest India, in 1906. He became fascinated with aviation and enrolled in Glenn Curtiss's flying school at San Diego, California. Singh earned his pilot's license and performed with the Curtiss-Wright Aviators aerobatic troupe until 1914.
- Two Men with a Curtiss Flying Boat, 1912 - In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- 1912
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Two Men with a Curtiss Flying Boat, 1912
In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- Curtiss Aircraft at Keuka Lake, New York, 1910-1912 - In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- 1912
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Curtiss Aircraft at Keuka Lake, New York, 1910-1912
In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- Curtiss Aircraft in Flight, 1910 - Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. He pioneered aileron control systems and led the design and production of some of the most successful early American aircraft. Widely distributed photographs -- an important element of Curtiss's promotional efforts -- helped raise awareness of his accomplishments.
- 1910
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Curtiss Aircraft in Flight, 1910
Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. He pioneered aileron control systems and led the design and production of some of the most successful early American aircraft. Widely distributed photographs -- an important element of Curtiss's promotional efforts -- helped raise awareness of his accomplishments.
- Portrait of Glenn Curtiss, 1910-1912 - Glenn Curtiss pioneered aileron control systems and designed some of the first successful seaplanes. He formed an exhibition flying team, and he set several flight records of his own. Starting in 1909, Curtiss was involved in a bitter patent dispute with the Wright brothers. It wasn't resolved until 1917, when World War I forced the creation of a patent pool.
- 1910-1912
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Portrait of Glenn Curtiss, 1910-1912
Glenn Curtiss pioneered aileron control systems and designed some of the first successful seaplanes. He formed an exhibition flying team, and he set several flight records of his own. Starting in 1909, Curtiss was involved in a bitter patent dispute with the Wright brothers. It wasn't resolved until 1917, when World War I forced the creation of a patent pool.
- "G.H. Curtiss Flying Hydro Aeroplane," 1911 - In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- 1911
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"G.H. Curtiss Flying Hydro Aeroplane," 1911
In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.