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Can I read The "reluctant dragon": The Curtiss SO3C, seagull/seamew (Naval fighters) on EtoBox?

The "reluctant dragon": The Curtiss SO3C, seagull/seamew (Naval fighters) by Steve Ginter is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The "reluctant dragon": The Curtiss SO3C, seagull/seamew (Naval fighters) about?

In early 1937, Curtiss and Vought, the Navy's two pre-war suppliers of fleet catapult scout floatplanes, were asked to submit bids for a high-speed replacement of the very successful SOC Seagull series. Navy design number 403 called for a mid-wing monoplane with a crew of two seated in tandem. The removable centerline float and outer wing floats could be replaced with optional fuselage-mounted landing gear. Because of cruiser and battleship deck and hangar space limitations, the specifications c

Who reads The "reluctant dragon": The Curtiss SO3C, seagull/seamew (Naval fighters)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Steve Ginter
Publisher
Ginter Books
Published
1999
Language
EN
ISBN
9780942612479
Category
history
Subjects
Military History, History, Humanities
Rating
4.7 / 5 (5 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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