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Curtiss-Cox Model 22 - Cactus Kitten
Curtiss-Cox Model 22 Cactus Kitten still crated at the Morane-Saulnier factory in France, being readied for shipment back to the US. In the spring of 1920, Texas oil millionaire S. E. J. Cox decided to have two racers built for the James Gordon Bennett race to be held in France the following September. The two aircraft (named Texas wildcat and Cactus Kitten) were hastily designed, built and crated for shipment to France, without the benefit of flight testing. Date: 1920
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Benefit Bennett Cactus Decided Gordon Held Kitten Millionaire Morane Saulnier Named Racers Readied Shipment Spring Testing Texas Wildcat Designed Hastily
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In this photograph, the Curtiss-Cox Model 22 Cactus Kitten is seen crated at the Morane-Saulnier factory in France, awaiting shipment back to the United States. The year is 1920, and Texas oil millionaire S.E.J. Cox had made a bold decision to commission two racers for the prestigious James Gordon Bennett race, which was scheduled to take place in France the following September. Named Texas Wildcat and Cactus Kitten, these aircraft were designed, built, and crated in a remarkable short timeframe, without the advantage of pre-flight testing. The Curtiss-Cox Model 22 was an innovative aeronautical creation, reflecting the spirit of adventure and competition that characterized the early days of aviation. The aircraft boasted advanced features for the time, such as a biplane configuration, a powerful engine, and streamlined design. However, due to the rush to complete the racers, they were shipped to Europe without undergoing any flight testing. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of aviation, as the Cactus Kitten sits in its crate, ready to embark on its journey across the Atlantic. The image evokes a sense of anticipation and excitement, as the race and the future of these pioneering aircraft hung in the balance. The Curtiss-Cox Model 22 Cactus Kitten would go on to make history, demonstrating the ingenuity and determination of its creators and the boundless potential of aviation technology.
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