Aircraft Photo of A5483 | Curtiss 18 Seagull | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #71392
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A5483
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss BA
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss BA/MF/18 Seagull
Aircraft Version:Curtiss 18 Seagull
Licence-built by:Naval Aircraft Factory
C/n (msn):[ A5483 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNPA   IATA: NPA   Local: NPA   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
 
Photo Date:4 August 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 71392
Photo Comment

1919-built two-seat training flying boat designed by Curtiss but built by the Naval Aircraft Factory at Philadelphia. Designated MF by the USN being a greatly modified and updated version of the earlier F series. Sold out of service as NC2172. Later acquired for preservation.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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