Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk scout plane
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Bill Wenig standing in front of the Seahawk
(photo courtesy of Bill Wenig)
Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk scout plane
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Bill Wenig standing in front of the Seahawk
(photo courtesy of Bill Wenig)
Seahawk being launched |
Seahawk on the recovery sled |
Seahawk along side of USS LA |
These 3 photos courtesy of Joe Davis,
grandson of Dr. Christopher Mamonas, first ship's doctor. |
Aviation division personnel assembled in front of a Seahawk |
A Seahawk on the tow sled alongside the ship, prior to being hoisted aboard ship |
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- first flight 16 Feb. 44; over 500 built, incl prototypes. - crew: 1 - length: 36' 5" - height: 17' (without land wheels) - wingspan: 41' - weight: 7240 lbs (9000 lbs overload) - speed: 130 mph cruise (313 mph max) - range: 625 mi - engine: Wright R-1820-62, 1350 hp |
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