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Curtiss Biplane 2 Engines, with Floats... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Curtiss Biplane 2 Engines, with Floats... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Curtiss Biplane 2 Engines, with Floats... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Curtiss Biplane 2 Engines, with Floats... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Aero Coast Patrol Commission - Curtiss Biplane 2 Engines, with Floats, Exhibited at S.O.B. Sen. Ben Tillman Climbing Into Plane; Augustus Post at Right, 1917. Senator Benjamin Tillman and aviation pioneer Augustus Thomas Post Jr
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This striking photograph, titled "Curtiss Biplane 2 Engines, with Floats... 1917" by Harris & Ewing, captures a historic moment in aviation history. The image showcases a Curtiss Biplane with two engines and floats, a design used by the National Aero Coast Patrol during the First World War. The plane is exhibited on a grassy area, with Senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina and aviation pioneer Augustus Thomas Post Jr. in attendance. Senator Tillman, dressed in a suit and hat, is seen climbing into the plane, demonstrating the military's growing confidence in aviation technology. Post, who is standing nearby, appears to be pointing out a feature of the aircraft to the Senator. The black and white image, taken as part of the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the fashion of the era, including the Senator's formal attire and Post's more casual clothing. The Curtiss Biplane, with its powerful engines and innovative float design, represented a significant advancement in aviation technology during the early 1900s. This photograph, taken in 1917, serves as a reminder of the rapid advancements in aviation during this period and the crucial role it played in the outcome of the First World War. The image, with its timeless composition and historical significance, continues to fascinate and inspire viewers today.
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