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National Museum of World War II Aviation'S Curtiss SB2C-1A Helldiver Flies After 45 Years
The aviation world has welcomed a third Curtiss SB2C-1A Helldiver to the skies. On August 8th, after 45 years, BuNo 75552 ...
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A-1 Skyraider: The U.S. Military's Last Propeller-Driven Fighter
and the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver. With completely straight, low-mounted, tapered wings, the A-1 had impressive maneuverability at low speeds. Each wing, somewhat large, had seven hardpoints and was ...