The Curtiss Hydroaeroplane Hardcover

Bob Woodling

This is the first book to detail the design and service history of the U.S. Navys first airplane, and presents the formative years of naval aviation between 1911-1916. The Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, made history as the first airplane to serve with the U.S. Navy, the Imperial Russian Navy and the Japanese Navy. Contained here are: newly created detailed drawings of the airplane, engine and its parts; highlights the contributions of the airplanes designer, Glenn Curtiss, and his mentors.

0764337629

9780764337628

English

Schiffer Publishing

20-Jun-11

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