Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk - 1926 Schneider Cup Race

This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID npc2007016207

The U.S. Navy Schneider Cup team was photographed on August 19, 1926 in front of the Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk. The pilot was Lt.  William Tomlinson (later Rear Admiral, 2nd from left). The Curtiss hawk was powered by a 507 HP Curtiss D12-A engine and achieved a speed of 220.406 km/h during the race but made only the 4th of 4 contenders participating.

Virtual Tour of the National Museum of the US Air Force

A Virtual Tour of the National Museum of the US Air Force (photo by U.S. Air Force)

The National Museum of the US Air Force is a large repository of U.S. military aircraft. Having been there a couple of times, I can attest that this virtual tour is, of course, no substitute for an actual visit, but it comes close and is nicely executed. More information on the Virtual Tour, or click on the link about to go to the tour itself.