What can be said about these iconic warbirds that hasn’t already been said? Let us tell you. As was the case with torpedo bombers, the heyday of the dive bomber did not last beyond World War II. But ...

and the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver. With completely straight, low-mounted, tapered wings, the A-1 had impressive maneuverability at low speeds. Each wing, somewhat large, had seven hardpoints and was ...

Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a ...

Curtiss Cates passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at FirstHealth Hospice in Pinehurst, NC. Curtiss was born on May 13, 1934 to Addis Pittard Cates and Esther Curtiss Cates.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to aerospace and defense, commercial power, process, and industrial markets ...