The Curtiss Hydroaeroplane: The U.S. Navy's First Airplane 1911-1916

By Bob Woodling

This is the first book to detail the design and service history of the U.S. Navy's first airplane, and presents the formative years of naval aviation between 1911-1916. The Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, made history as the first airplane to serve with the U.S. Navy, the Imperial Russian Navy and the Japanese Navy. Contained here are: newly created detailed drawings of the airplane, engine and its parts; highlights the contributions of the airplane's designer, Glenn Curtiss, and his mentors.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764337629
• ISBN13: 9780764337628
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages