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
