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Thaw (William Russel) Personal Photo Collection
SDASM.SC.20042
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Russell Thaw Personal Photo Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.20042
Physical Description:
0.1 Cubic Feet
80 Photos
Date (inclusive): 1920-1950
Abstract: Russell Thaw was a test pilot for Curtiss during World War Two.
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Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Russell Thaw performed in movies with his mother as a child. Later, he became a racing pilot, participating in the Bendix
Air Race. He also flew the Gee Bee R-2. During World War Two he was a test pilot for Curtiss.
80 black and white images.
Russell William Thaw bio file.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Flight testing
Curtiss-Wright Aircraft