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Curtiss Kingbird
Curtiss Kingbird
Curtiss Kingbird

Curtiss Kingbird

Date1930
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions2 5/16 × 4 1/16 in. (5.9 × 10.3 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Clark Speakman
Object numberPA1968.001.141
DescriptionThe Curtiss Kingbird, NC372N, is on the Kingbird National Tour at the Albuquerque Airport in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is the first production of the aircraft. In the center frame, a forward-facing twin-engine, high wing aircraft is on the ground with both engines running. There are two men in the right frame standing under the wing, wearing dress shirts and ties.
Handwriting on the front of the photograph reads, "1930."
Handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "Curtis Kingbird 1930."
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