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National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. National Aero Coast Patrol Commn. - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commission - Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat Exhibited Near House Office Building, Frankenfield; Rep. Curry; Bowman, 1917.
Signs: Hydro-Aeroplane or Flying Boat for the National Aero Coast Patrol - National Aerial Coast Patrol Commission. This Flying Boat has been 700 hours in the Air. It has trained 50 Aviators for England. Russia has 80 Machines like this. We have None. Many Hydro-Aeroplanes to-day are larger than this one
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This photograph, taken by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing in 1917, showcases a Curtiss Hydroaeroplane or Flying Boat on display near the House Office Building in Washington D.C. The National Aero Coast Patrol Commission had exhibited this aircraft, which had already accumulated an impressive 700 hours of flight time. The Flying Boat played a significant role in training 50 aviators for England during the First World War. At the time, Russia possessed 80 similar machines, but the United States had none. The image captures the essence of the early aviation industry, with the towering House Office Building serving as a striking backdrop to the smaller, yet revolutionary Flying Boat. The Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, a marvel of technology for the era, was a testament to the rapid advancements in air transport. The biplane design, with its distinctive wings and seaplane features, exemplified the ingenuity and innovation of the time. The photograph, taken by George William Harris or George Harris (sources vary), was part of the extensive Harris Ewing Collection housed at the Library of Congress. The collection, which includes thousands of glass negatives, showcases the rich history of the early 20th century, particularly in the areas of industry, technology, and transportation. The Flying Boat's exhibition in 1917 marked a pivotal moment in the development of aviation in America, and this photograph serves as a reminder of the significant role the National Aero Coast Patrol Commission and Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company played in shaping the future of air travel.
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