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A6979, 1925 Curtiss R3C-2, C/N: 26-33

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A6979, 1925 Curtiss R3C-2 C/N 26-33, In 1925, James H. Doolittle flew won the Schneider Trophy Race in this aircraft. The following day, he set a straight course at a world record speed in the same plane.

In 1925, James H. Doolittle flew won the Schneider Trophy Race in this aircraft. The following day, he set a straight course at a world record speed in the same plane.

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Photographer: Daniel L. Berek
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Shot Date: 2010-12-31
Upload Date: 2017-09-23
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Device Manufacturer: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
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Shot Time: 2009:12:28 03:37:30
Original Image Size: 2000 x 1287 pixels
Exposure Time: 1/60 sec
F Number: f/4
Exposure Bias: 0
ISO Speed: 1600
Focal Length: 26 mm
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  • A6979 - On display at the Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery at the National Air and Space Museum. The R3C-1 won the Pulitzer Trophy for landplanes in 1925, and with floats added on, won the Schneider Cup for seaplanes as the R3C-2 in the same year. - by Arjun Sarup by Arjun Sarup