Royal Canadian Air Force plane, Old Orchard Beach, 1926

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Royal Canadian Air Force plane, Old Orchard Beach, 1926

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Description

This World War I biplane, a Curtiss JN-4 Canuck, from the Royal Canadian Air Force landed on the beach of Old Orchard in 1926. A crowd of interested onlookers gathered.

The hard sand of low tide made the beach an attractive landing area.

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About This Item

  • Title: Royal Canadian Air Force plane, Old Orchard Beach, 1926
  • Creation Date: 1926
  • Subject Date: 1926
  • Location: Old Orchard Beach, York County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 13 cm x 18 cm
  • Local Code: HJScr3_p028C_001
  • Collection: Harry Jones Scrapbook Collection
  • Object Type: Image

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Old Orchard Beach Historical Society
P.O. Box 464, Old Orchard, ME 04064
(207) 934-9319
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