He pioneered seaplanes and flying boats, enabling takeoff and landing on naval ships, earning him the title "Father of Naval Aviation". World War I and the "Jenny": 1914–1918
The history of the , famously documented in Peter M. Bowers’ Curtiss Aircraft 1907-1947 , is the story of Glenn Hammond Curtiss , the "father of naval aviation" and a pivotal figure who established the U.S. aircraft industry. From pioneering motorcycling beginnings to dominating wartime production, the company (later Curtiss-Wright ) was a dominant force in American aviation. The Pioneer Years: 1907–1914 Curtiss Company Profile 1907–1947
The firm created advanced flying boats like the H-12 ("Large America") for the British Royal Naval Air Service. Interwar Period and Consolidation: 1919–1939 Curtiss 1907–47 (Aviation Industry Series) - Amazon.com He pioneered seaplanes and flying boats, enabling takeoff
Glenn Curtiss started as a bicycle racer and manufacturer of one-cylinder bicycle engines before advancing to motorcycles, creating the Hercules brand. aircraft industry
Curtiss made the first officially witnessed flight in North America and won top prizes at international air meets in France.
The Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company became a leading manufacturer, creating massive factory capacity to meet demand.