[Vought V-173 aircraft in flight]

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Identifier2008-03-31_image_077SourceThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers (2008-03-31), Vought V-173 (Flying Pancake) Prints FolderSeries2008-03-31, Series I-ACreatorUnited Aircraft CorporationDescriptionPhotograph of the U.S. Navy Vought V-173 aircraft (tail number 02978) in flight, circa 1946. Known as the "Flying Pancake," the V-173 was an experimental aircraft that featured a flying-wing design and articulated propellers. The production model was the Vought XF5U-1 Skimmer.

Typed caption on verso: "From F. J. Delear, Chance Vought Aircraft Division, United Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Connecticut. Release at will. Shown in flight is the Chance Vought V-173, a full-sized, low-powered, light-weight flying 'model' of the Navy's new experimental fighter, the XF5U-1, of a radical flying-wing design. Developed from a type originally designed in 1933 by C. H. Zimmerman, Chance Vought consulting engineer, the XF5U-1 combines extremely low speeds with high top speeds and may eventually have a speed range of from 0 (hovering flight) to over 500 miles an hour. (eme--7/9/46)."

Stamped on verso: "Release for publication approved by U.S. Navy. United Aircraft Corporation. East Hartford, Conn. This photograph is not to be used for advertising purposes unless copy and layout have been approved in writing by United Aircraft Corporation, East Hartford, Conn.Creation Datecirca 1946SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945Vought V-173 ("Flying Pancake")Airplanes, MilitaryResearch aircraftUnited States. NavyOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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