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Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II, 1936. Creator: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
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Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II, 1936. Creator: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
NR1050. Aerobatic biplane flown by Major Alford " Al" Williams as demonstration aircraft for Gulf Oil Company. Similar to Grumman F3F single-seat fighter aircraft flown by the U.S. Navy. Wright Cyclone R-1820-G1 engine, 1000 hp. One of the most exciting aerobatic aircraft of the 1930s and 40s, the Grumman Gulfhawk II was built for retired naval aviator and air show pilot Al Williams. As head of the Gulf Oil Companys aviation department, Williams flew in military and civilian air shows around the country, performing precision aerobatics and dive-bombing maneuvers to promote military aviation during the interwar years. The sturdy civilian biplane, with its strong aluminum monocoque fuselage and Wright Cyclone engine, nearly matched the Grumman F3F standard Navy fighter, which was operational at the time. It took its orange paint scheme from Williams Curtiss 1A Gulfhawk, also in the Smithsonians collection. Williams personally piloted the Gulfhawk II on its last flight in 1948 to Washingtons National Airport
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The Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II, captured in this stunning photo print, is a true testament to the golden age of aviation. Created by the renowned Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in 1936, this aerobatic biplane was specifically designed as a demonstration aircraft for the Gulf Oil Company. Flown by Major Alford "Al". Williams, a retired naval aviator and air show pilot, the Gulfhawk II showcased precision aerobatics and dive-bombing maneuvers during military and civilian air shows across the United States. With its powerful Wright Cyclone R-1820-G1 engine generating 1000 horsepower, it offered an exhilarating performance that captivated audiences. Constructed with a sturdy aluminum monocoque fuselage similar to the Grumman F3F single-seat fighter aircraft used by the U. S. Navy at that time, the Gulfhawk II boasted exceptional strength and reliability. Its vibrant orange paint scheme paid homage to Williams' previous Curtiss 1A Gulfhawk aircraft. This particular print immortalizes one of its final flights in 1948 when Williams personally piloted it to Washington's National Airport. A symbol of innovation and excellence in aviation history, this iconic biplane continues to inspire awe even today.
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