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Flying yacht promises luxury air travel for the rich
The Curtiss air-yacht debuted in Port Washington offering private pilots and owners a flying boat with car like comfort. It seats five, features two pilots, mahogany hull, electric starters, and a Sperry gyro device. Range about 300 miles at 60 mph, price around $20,000 with wealthy buyers interested.
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Curtiss Aeroplane Company
Port Washington
L. I
America Trans Oceanic Company
Rodman Wanamaker
New York
Curtiss Company
America
Mr. Wanamaker
Atlantic
John Cyril Porte
England
David H. McCullough
Harry Payne Whitney