Original 8" x 10" International News Photo with slug on back: "Modern Navy Planes" Original 1935 8" x 10" news photo with news slug on back. Showsthe US navy's new plane - a Curtiss XSBC which later became known as the Helldiver. Curtiss-Wright made a proposal to the Navy to build a staggered wing biplane, would not have folding wings but would have leading edge slots and the lower wing would have full span flaps. It was an all-metal aircraft with fabric covered control surfaces. A contract for this aircraft was signed in April 1935 and it made its first flight on 9 December 1935. Helldivers were obsolete before WWII and never were used in the war. Will be shipped in photo mailer. Original 1935 International News Photos: USN Curtiss XSBC Helldiver 8" x 10" Click image to enlarge Description Original 8" x 10" International News Photo with slug on back: "Modern Navy Planes" Original 1935 8" x 10" news photo with news slug on back. Showsthe US navy's new plane - a Curtiss XSBC which later became known as the Helldiver. Curtiss-Wright made a proposal to the Navy to build a staggered wing biplane, would not have folding wings but would have leading edge slots and the lower wing would have full span flaps. It was an all-metal aircraft with fabric covered control surfaces. It was powered by a 700 hp (522 kW) Wright XR-1510-12 fourteen-cylinder, twin-row, air-cooled engine driving a constant speed Curtiss Electric three-blade propeller, an enlarged canopy, enlarged vertical fin and rudder and retractable tail hook. A contract for this aircraft was signed in April 1935 and it made its first flight on 9 December 1935. Helldivers were obsolete before WWII and never were used in the war. Will be shipped in photo mailer. Guarantee: We make every effort to describe our items as comprehensively and accurately as possible. It is up to you to ask questions prior to bidding - we will cheerfully answer all questions as quickly and completely as possible. Objects are sold in "as is" condition and we provide numerous pictures for your information. We offer refunds/returns if the item has been misrepresented or misdescribed and we will work with you in good faith to ensure your absolute satisfaction! Images sell! Get Supersized Images Free Image Hosting Create your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter