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Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company Industry Aircraft Manaufacturing Founded November 9, 1927 Key people William B. Robertson Parent Curtiss-Wright Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company was a American aircraft manufacturer formed to build the Curtiss Robin aircraft.[1]
The company was founded on November 9, 1927 with a funding of $500,000. Initial production of its Curtiss Robin aircraft was at a factory in Garden City, Long Island. Production moved to St. Louis in August 7, 1928. On August 29, 1929, Curtiss had fully integrated Robertson into its business. In 1930, Travel Air was integrated into Curtiss-Robertson. In 1933, the company had fully merged with Curtiss-Wright with Robertson leaving.[2]
Aircraft
Summary of aircraft built by Model name First flight Number built Type Curtiss Robin 1928 769 High wing monoplane Curtiss Kingbird 1930 19 Twin References
- ^ "Curtiss Robertson Aircraft Corporation". http://www.aviastar.org/manufacturers/0649.html. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- ^ Donald M. Pattillo. A history in the making: 80 turbulent years in the American general aviation.
Bibliography
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