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Curtiss Condor II
« on: December 30, 2012, 10:02:17 AM »
Curtiss Condor II was US airliner and bomber from '30
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Re: Curtiss Condor II
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012, 01:56:15 PM »
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Re: Curtiss Condor II
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2012, 04:52:00 PM »
The Antarctic Survey machine is still in Antarctica, left behind because of engine failure.

The Condor was American Airlines flagship during its heyday, including having sleeping accomodations for long flights.
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Re: Curtiss Condor II
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012, 04:55:11 PM »
Really? Is there any images of this machine or plans to recovery?
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Re: Curtiss Condor II
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012, 07:00:02 PM »
All I know is from memory of a short-story article I read years ago. On the Byrd 1938 expedition to Antarctica they had a huge "land-ship" tractor that mounted a Beech Staggerwing on the decking and this was used to scout/explore. I believe the vehicle was called the "Antarctic Snow Cruiser" and is also still there. The Condor was used for long range scouting/exploration and had to be left where it landed after engine problems as the weather got much worse before it could be repaired.
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