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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:04 am Post subject: NASM: Doolitle's Curtis R3C-2 Racer
The Curtis-built R3C-2 racer seaplane:
"On Oct.26, 1925, U.S. Army Lt. James H. Doolittle flew the Curtiss R3C-2 to victory in the Schneider Trophy Race with an average speed of 374 km/h (232.17 mph). The next day he flew the R3C-2 over a straight course at a world record speed of 395 km/h (245.7 mph). In the Schneider Trophy Race of Nov.13, 1926, this same airplane piloted by Lt. Christian F. Schilt, USMC, and piloted by an improved engine, won second place with an average speed of 372 km/h (231.4 mph)."
As always, let me know if you have any specific pics you want me to take. Keep in mind, however, that due to the plane being hung from the ceiling I'm limited on getting any "above" shots.
Also, if you like this plane it is available in tie form (see my topic in the Lounge).
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