#curtiss
A U.S. Navy Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver of attack squadron VA-9A “Tough Kitties” is lifted to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) in preparation for launch from the carrier. Other squadron aircraft are visible aft, in 1948.
Redesignated from bombing squadron VB-20 in November 1946, VA-9A completed one cruise to the Mediterranean aboard the Philippine Sea during the period 9 February to 26 June 1948. VA-9A was redesignated VA-94 in August 1948 and disestablished in November 1949. Photo date: 1948
Source: U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1996.253.254. (This file is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made as part of that person’s official duties.)
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American Curtiss P-40 “Tomahawks”, destined for the Soviet Union, being assembled somewhere in Iran. March 1943
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Maughan’s Curtiss Pursuit plane (LOC) by The Library of Congress
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Bain News Service,, publisher. Maughan’s Curtiss Pursuit plane [between ca. 1920 and ca. 1925] 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. Notes: Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Format: Glass negatives. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For more information, see George Grantham Bain Collection - Rights and Restrictions Information www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/274_bain.htmlRepository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Bain News Service photograph collection (DLC) 2005682517 General information about the George Grantham Bain Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.ggbainHigher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.36076Call Number: LC-B2- 6024-11
