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Re: Photo Curtiss Aircraft
Hi George. Am I right in thinking the "F" boats numbered C-1 to 5 were the ones re-designated AB-1 to 5 on 25/3/14 ? ( "A" = Curtiss, "B" = flying boat).
If so C-2 / AB-2 made the first catapult launch from a ship ( BB USS North Carolina) on 5/11/15; pilot was Naval Aviator no.11 Lt.Cdr. Mustin.
Lake Keuka was Hammondsport NY. where C-2 flew under a Sperry gyro auto pilot.
Clint -forgot to mention the JN-2s and -3s were assigned to the 1st. Aero Squadron ( ex-Provisional) for the Mexican flights.
Nick
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