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The tale is it has no tail. The last invention of the late Glenn curtiss, pioneer aviator, makes its first flight. It is a paradox in design, having n(...)

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The tale is it has no tail. The last invention of the late Glenn curtiss, pioneer aviator, makes its first flight. It is a paradox in design, having n(...)

Date1/14/1931

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The tale is it has no tail. The last invention of the late Glenn curtiss; pioneer aviator; makes its first flight. It is a paradox in design; having no tail. It has a landing speed of 90 miles an hour and cannot dive; spin or loop. Mr. Curtiss looked upon it as the Ford of the air and expected to market it at $1;000.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003531F

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