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- Ruth Law in Curtiss Pusher Aircraft, circa 1915 - Ruth Law earned her pilot's license in 1912 and soon developed a taste for aerobatics and record breaking. In 1916 she flew 590 nonstop miles from Chicago to the state of New York. During World War I, Law argued unsuccessfully for women to fly in combat roles. Law continued to set records until she retired from flying in 1922.
- circa 1915
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Ruth Law in Curtiss Pusher Aircraft, circa 1915
Ruth Law earned her pilot's license in 1912 and soon developed a taste for aerobatics and record breaking. In 1916 she flew 590 nonstop miles from Chicago to the state of New York. During World War I, Law argued unsuccessfully for women to fly in combat roles. Law continued to set records until she retired from flying in 1922.
- Engine Designed by Glenn Curtiss for the Aerial Experiment Association's "Silver Dart" Airplane, 1908-1909 - In 1907, Alexander Graham Bell recruited a team of young aviation enthusiasts for his elite Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). The group produced a string of airplanes that ultimately achieved manned flight and contributed key developments to the fledgling field of aviation. AEA "motor expert" Glenn Curtiss designed this water-cooled engine to prevent overheating and allow for longer flights.
- 1908-1909
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Engine Designed by Glenn Curtiss for the Aerial Experiment Association's "Silver Dart" Airplane, 1908-1909
In 1907, Alexander Graham Bell recruited a team of young aviation enthusiasts for his elite Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). The group produced a string of airplanes that ultimately achieved manned flight and contributed key developments to the fledgling field of aviation. AEA "motor expert" Glenn Curtiss designed this water-cooled engine to prevent overheating and allow for longer flights.
- Ruth Law Flying a Biplane, circa 1917 - Ruth Law earned her pilot's license in 1912 and soon developed a taste for aerobatics and record breaking. In 1916 she flew 590 nonstop miles from Chicago to the state of New York. During World War I, Law argued unsuccessfully for women to fly in combat roles. Law continued to set records until she retired from flying in 1922.
- circa 1917
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Ruth Law Flying a Biplane, circa 1917
Ruth Law earned her pilot's license in 1912 and soon developed a taste for aerobatics and record breaking. In 1916 she flew 590 nonstop miles from Chicago to the state of New York. During World War I, Law argued unsuccessfully for women to fly in combat roles. Law continued to set records until she retired from flying in 1922.
- 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.
- Curtiss Flying Boats in Harbor at Hammondsport, New York, circa 1915 - 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.
- circa 1915
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Curtiss Flying Boats in Harbor at Hammondsport, New York, circa 1915
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.
- Before the 319-Foot Flight of "Red Wing," Keuka Lake, New York, March 12, 1908 - In 1907, Alexander Graham Bell recruited a team of young aviation enthusiasts for his elite Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). At the Hammondsport, New York, facilities of Glenn Curtiss, the group's "motor expert," the AEA produced a string of airplanes (starting with <em>Red Wing</em>, pictured here) that contributed key developments to the fledgling field of aviation.
- March 12, 1908
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Before the 319-Foot Flight of "Red Wing," Keuka Lake, New York, March 12, 1908
In 1907, Alexander Graham Bell recruited a team of young aviation enthusiasts for his elite Aerial Experiment Association (AEA). At the Hammondsport, New York, facilities of Glenn Curtiss, the group's "motor expert," the AEA produced a string of airplanes (starting with Red Wing, pictured here) that contributed key developments to the fledgling field of aviation.
- Curtiss JN "Jenny" Airplane, circa 1915 - The Curtiss JN-4, first produced in 1915, was among the best-known aircraft of its day. It was the U.S. Army's primary training airplane during World War I, and military crews affectionately nicknamed it "Jenny." After the war, barnstorming pilots bought surplus Jennys and flew them in stunt shows, introducing many Americans to aviation's wonders and possibilities.
- circa 1915
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Curtiss JN "Jenny" Airplane, circa 1915
The Curtiss JN-4, first produced in 1915, was among the best-known aircraft of its day. It was the U.S. Army's primary training airplane during World War I, and military crews affectionately nicknamed it "Jenny." After the war, barnstorming pilots bought surplus Jennys and flew them in stunt shows, introducing many Americans to aviation's wonders and possibilities.
- "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.
- Curtiss Flying Boats Racing over Water, 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 Flying Boats Racing over Water, 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.