Naval torpedo bombers, 1920s
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Naval torpedo bombers, 1920s
Naval torpedo bombers in echelon (diagonal formation) at Hawaii in the Pacific. These bombers are late-production models of the Douglas DT-2, from the Douglas Aircraft Company, in service from 1922 to 1928. They have been modified with floats to allow them to land on water. A total of 64 DT-2 bombers were built. They carried a crew of two, were just under 12 metres long, had a wooden propeller, and were armed with a machine gun and a single aerial torpedo. These DT-2 bombers are being operated by the US Navy. This photograph is from the Bain News Service, one of the USAs earliest news picture libraries
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1900s 1920s Aeronautics Aeroplane Aeroplanes Aircraft Airplane Airplanes Aviation Aviator Aviators Bain News Service Bomber Crew Crewed Flyer Flying Formation Hawaii Hawaiian Manned Military Pacific Pilot Pilots Transport Transportation Us Navy Warfare Bombers Douglas Aircraft Company Echelon Flyers United States Navy
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This print takes us back to the 1920s, a time when naval torpedo bombers ruled the skies. The image showcases a squadron of late-production models of the Douglas DT-2 in echelon formation, soaring above the picturesque Hawaiian islands in the Pacific. These remarkable aircraft were modified with floats, enabling them to gracefully land on water. Operated by the US Navy, these formidable machines played a crucial role in military operations during this era. With their wooden propellers spinning and armed with a machine gun and single aerial torpedo, each DT-2 bomber carried a crew of two brave individuals who fearlessly took to the skies. The historical significance of this photograph cannot be overstated. It captures not only an important moment in aviation history but also offers insight into early 20th-century warfare technology. As we gaze at this monochrome image, we are reminded of how far we have come in terms of aviation advancements. Preserved by Library of Congress from Bain News Service, one of America's earliest news picture libraries, this print serves as an invaluable window into our past. It transports us back to an era where men like these aviators defied gravity and pushed boundaries through their daring feats. Intriguingly combining elements such as human ingenuity, technological progress, and military prowess against Hawaii's stunning backdrop, this photograph encapsulates both beauty and historical significance within its frame.
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