The history of the , famously documented in Peter M. Bowers’ Curtiss Aircraft 1907-1947 , is the story of Glenn Hammond Curtiss , the "father of naval aviation" and a pivotal figure who established the U.S. aircraft industry. From pioneering motorcycling beginnings to dominating wartime production, the company (later Curtiss-Wright ) was a dominant force in American aviation. The Pioneer Years: 1907–1914
The firm created advanced flying boats like the H-12 ("Large America") for the British Royal Naval Air Service. Interwar Period and Consolidation: 1919–1939 Curtiss 1907–47 (Aviation Industry Series) - Amazon.com Curtiss Company Profile 1907–1947
Glenn Curtiss started as a bicycle racer and manufacturer of one-cylinder bicycle engines before advancing to motorcycles, creating the Hercules brand. The history of the , famously documented in Peter M
Curtiss made the first officially witnessed flight in North America and won top prizes at international air meets in France. Curtiss made the first officially witnessed flight in