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NH 80523 Curtiss SOC-3 scout-observation floatplane

Photo #: NH 80523 Curtiss SOC-3 scout-observation floatplane
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Title: Curtiss SOC-3 scout-observation floatplane
Description: In flight, soon after delivery to Observation Squadron Two (VO-2B), 1938. The plane is assigned to USS California (BB-44). Note the Winged Pelican VO-2 insignia on the aircraft, .30 caliber machine gun in its after cockpit and extended leading-edge slats on the upper wing. Courtesy of Howard F. Ailes, 1974. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 80523
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