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Help, identifying a Model T era seaplane.

Post by Rob » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:43 am

This photo of Frank Kulick comes from a group of photos family photos. Does anyone recognize the make and vintage of the air/water plane in the background?
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Re: Help, identifying a Model T era seaplane.

Post by Henry K. Lee » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:52 am

Rob, look under Curtiss archives I believe there were a lot going on between them.

Hope this Helps,

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Re: Help, identifying a Model T era seaplane.

Post by ThreePedalTapDancer » Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:59 am

It’s a Curtiss, flying out of Santa Maria,Cuba as painted on side of nose. Probably an early one since the wing supports were thicker over time.
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