Printed black and white photograph of a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver in flight

Curtiss SB2C-3 Helldiver

Object NamePhotograph

Historic Owner Forrest E. Masters

Association USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)

Dateca. 1944–1945

PeriodWorld War II

Mediumphotographic ink

ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts

Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Forrest Masters. P2021.29.05

Object numberP2021.29.05

DescriptionPhotograph, Black and White; Official horizontal image of a Curtiss SB2C-3 Helldiver in flight. "17/2" is visible in white on the aircraft's tail. The pilot can be seen looking at the camera. The sky around the aircraft is cloudy. Fields and roads are visible below. The box at the bottom right of the image reads "Curtiss SB2C Navy Helldiver // "Fist of the Fleet" // Curtiss-Wright Corporation // Airplane Division Columbus, Ohio" printed in white ink. There is a white border around the image.

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