Front:
U.S. NAVY HYDRO-AEROPLANE
Back:
PUBLISHED BY AMERICAN COLORTYPE CO.. CHICAGO
No. 14.
The machine shown here is a biplane of the
most advanced type. Note the boat-like lines of
the body. It is built with what is known as
pontoon construction, which enables it to alight
on and rise from the water. This type of ma-
chine also has splendid rising or climbing ability
so that it can fly without having to run along
a great distance on the level. Because of this it
is especially desirable for navy use, as it can be
started from the deck of a battleship. Use of
the aeroplane in the European war has practically
revolutionized modern methods of warfare. Our
Aviation Corps makes up in skill and achieve-
ment what it lacks in numbers, and the Govern-
ment is hard at work building new machines and
training new men to increase this very important
arm of the service.
PHOTO UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD
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