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Re: Glen Curtiss

Posted by Karen on Wed Apr 17, 2002 09:49:58 AM

In reply top Re: Glen Curtiss posted by Paul Stewart on Wed Apr 17, 2002 09:36:00 AM

Thanks Paul,

I am doing more research on my uncle Holden Richardson. I just found an article that says, Holden was the fifth Navy Officer to solo, and the Navy's first engineering test pilot.

When the first N-C flying boat was finished in 1917, Holden took her on her maiden voyage. He invented the Catapult, and flew NC-3 on her trans atlantic flight. What does NC stand for?

He was induted in the Naval Hall of Fame in 1978.

I always knew Holden was an important Naval Aviator, but I am only just beginning to learn how many contributions he really made.

I just read a passage that said he received the official designation of, Naval Aviator # 13. Is that significant?

Thanks again!
KGT

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