Glenn Curtiss Pioneer Aviator Inventor Signed Photo
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Glenn Hammond Curtiss (May 21, 1878 – July 23, 1930) was an American aviation pioneer and a founder of the U.S. aircraft industry. He began his career as a bicycle racer and builder before moving on to motorcycles. As early as 1904, he began to manufacture engines for airships. In 1908 Curtiss joined the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA), a pioneering research group to build flying machines. Curtiss made the first officially witnessed flight in North America, won a race at the world's first international air meet in France. Responsible for the design of the Curtiss-Jenny aircraft. Signed in black fountain pen, six 7x9". Also signed by his wife. Suggested bid $300
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Glenn Curtiss Pioneer Aviator Inventor Signed Photo
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