VCheng
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Subject : The Glenn H Curtiss Museum
In the charming little town of Hammondsport in upstate New York State lies a gem of a museum dedicated to the legendary Glenn H. Curtiss (and local history), known as the Father of Naval Aviation in the United States, holder of Pilot Licence #1.
GHCMuseum by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn H Curtiss Museum
8419 New York Rte 54,
Hammondsport, NY 14840.
(1-607-569-2160)
Website: http://glennhcurtissmuseum.org/ This thread will contain some photographs taken at the museum recently.
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Posted on October, 16 2012 06:29:56 PM |
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VCheng
Age: 124
4536 days old here
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The Curtiss-Wright CW-1 Junior was one of the first successful light sports aircraft built for private use. First flown in 1931, several are still flying: 
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3899 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
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Posted on October, 19 2012 06:37:42 PM |
VCheng
Age: 124
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The Mercury S-1 Racer was a successful aircraft, reaching 150 mph with only 110 hp: 
Glenn Curtiss Museum-7549 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-7550 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-7548 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-7547 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3910 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3912 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3913 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
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Posted on October, 19 2012 08:03:44 PM |
VCheng
Age: 124
4536 days old here
Total Posts: 712
Location:
New York, United States
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A 1930 Buick Model 44 Roadster: 
Glenn Curtiss Museum-7567 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3929 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3943 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-7570 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3933 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3931 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3932 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
Glenn Curtiss Museum-3930 by vcheng552000, on Flickr
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Posted on October, 20 2012 12:40:59 AM |