Republic Aviation F-84F Thunderstreak Postcard
The back of the postcard reads: REPUBLIC'S F-84F Thunderstreak fighter-bomber. Armed with six .50 caliber guns and more than 6,000 pounds of external armament. Carries nuclear weapons. Powered by J-65 turbojet engine with 7,200 pounds of thrust. Speeds over 650 mph.
Curtiss Sail Plane in Flight, September 13, 1922
On September 6, 1922 Glenn H. Curtiss successfully flew his sail plane for the first time, in Manhasset Bay. The plane had no motor and relied on wind and a tow-boat to bring it up to speed. This photograph was