Curtiss SO3C Images

USS Biloxi (CL-80) Catapults a Curtiss SO3C Seamew floatplane, during her shakedown period, circa October 1943. Note the plane's national insignia, with the red surround briefly used in mid-1943. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the Nat

USS Biloxi (CL-80) prepares to catapult a Curtiss SO3C Sea mew" from her starboard catapult, during her shakedown, circa October 1943. Note that the port catapult, and plane have been turned to clear the launching area, prior to training the starboard catapult

USS Biloxi (CL-80) Personnel inspection on the ship's afterdeck, during her shakedown period, circa October 1943. Note her aircraft catapults, with Curtiss SO3C-1 Seamew floatplanes on top, and her hangar hatch cover. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

USS Biloxi (CL-80) catapults a Curtiss SO3C " Seamew" while on shakedown, circa October 1943

USS Biloxi, CL-80, turns into the wind, as she prepares to catapult a Curtiss SO3C Seamew" while on shakedown, circa October 1943