McCurdy Aeroplane Co.
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John Alexander Douglas McCurdy, one of the designer-builders in the AEA formed company to manufacture his own designs.
Headless biplane with directed connected propeller in rear; no ailerons or plane warping; six were built by Queen Aeroplane Co.
At same time was partner in McCurdy-Willard Aeroplane Co., New York, NY, formed to conduct exhibition flying. McCurdy later joined Curtiss (need to determine when and specific company).
Sources
- 2dG306-307
- 9AeronauticsUS23, 58
| Names | McCurdy Aeroplane Co. |
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| Country | US |
| City | office 1780 Broadway, New York, NY; manufacturing contracted to Queen Aeroplane Co . Fort George, NY. |
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| Started aero | 1911 |
| Ended aero | |
| Key people | John Alexander Douglas McCurdy |
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