Joe Forkner and Frank Wadman on Curtiss Model F, 1916

Photograph

Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Joe Forkner and Frank Wadman on Curtiss Model F, 1916

Entry/Object ID

2000-002-0023

Description

Black and white photograph (copy print) of Joe R. Forkner (left) and Frank J. Wadman (right). The aircraft is a Curtiss Model F Flying Boat powered by Curtis Model OX (75 HP) and a V8 water-cooled engine. Forkner was a flight instructor with the U. S. Navy and Wadman soloed in this aircraft on May 28, 1917. The photo was a gift to Gwin Hicks from Wadman.

Made/Created

Date made

1916

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Curtiss Mol. F Flying Boat 1916" on back of photo, typewritten on label: “L/R. Lt j/g. Joe R. Forkner Instructor, U.S.N. Frank J. Wadman Soloed May 28, 1917 in this Curtiss Mol. ‘F’ Flying Boat Powered by Curtiss Mol. OX=75 H.P. Water cooled Engine V8 [underneath in pen] To Gwin. Best Wishes F. Wadman

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen, Label

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Length

5 in