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Description
| Manufacturer: | Curtiss | |
| Base model: | JN | |
| Designation: | JN | |
| Version: | .4H | |
| Nickname: | Jenny | |
| Designation System: | Various US Military | |
| Designation Period: | 1909-1919 | |
| Basic role: | Undesignated Aircraft | |
Specifications
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Recent comments by our visitors
| Asher Densmore-Lynn , TX | From http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/portland/971/Inbox/g-j/jn-4h-jenny-i.htm
History: The Curtiss JN-4 ‘Jenny’ was the pre-eminent basic trainer in the USA prior to and during their involvement in WWI, with thousands entering the civilian market after cessation of hostilities. However, it was a surprise to me to find that the Jenny also deserves a place in my collection of Australian service machines, as several were operated by the State Government Flying School out of Richmond, NSW during the latter part of WWI. ... also note http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pub100/pub100.htm In 1918, Congress appropriated $100,000 to establish experimental airmail routes. The Post Office Department urged the Army Signal Corps to lend its planes and pilots to the Department to start an airmail service. Carrying the mail, the Department argued, would provide invaluable cross-country experience to student flyers. The Secretary of War agreed. The Post Office Department began scheduled airmail service between New York and Washington, D.C., May 15, 1918, an important date in commercial aviation. Simultaneous takeoffs were made from Washington's Polo Grounds and from Belmont Park, Long Island, both trips by way of Philadelphia. During the first 3 months of operation, the Post Office Department used Army pilots and six Army Curtiss JN-4H (“Jenny”) training planes. On August 12, 1918, the Department took over all phases of airmail service, using newly hired civilian pilots and mechanics and six specially built mail planes from the Standard Aircraft Corporation. 01/02/2005 @ 16:59 [ref: 9034] |
