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Old March 13th 17, 04:12 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Default Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk - File 1 of 2 - Sparrowhawks 1 & 2 USS Macon.jpg (0/1)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_F9C_Sparrowhawk

The Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk was a light 1930s biplane fighter aircraft
that was carried by the United States Navy airships USS Akron and
Macon. It is an example of a parasite fighter, a small airplane
designed to be deployed from a larger aircraft such as an airship or
bomber.


airship USS Macon crashed off the coast of Calif during a storm, with
her 4 Sparrowhawks aboard.

remains of 3 of the sparrowhawks.