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A6979
1925 Curtiss R3C-2, c/n 26-33
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A6979 - In 1925, James H. Doolittle flew won the Schneider Trophy Race in this aircraft. The following day, he set a straight course at a world record speed in the same plane. - by Daniel L. Berek
Daniel L. Berek
A6979 - On display at the Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery at the National Air and Space Museum. The R3C-1 won the Pulitzer Trophy for landplanes in 1925, and with floats added on, won the Schneider Cup for seaplanes as the R3C-2 in the same year. - by Arjun Sarup
Arjun Sarup
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Curtiss
Model R3C-2 Search all Curtiss R3C-2
Year built 1925
Construction Number (C/N) 26-33
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type None
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Registration Number A6979
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