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Baldwin Red Devil, 1909-1913. Creator: Thomas Scott Baldwin
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Baldwin Red Devil, 1909-1913. Creator: Thomas Scott Baldwin
Pusher biplane with one 50-horsepower Maximotor B-4 four-cylinder engine. Very similar in layout to the Curtiss Model D " Headless Pusher" of the same time period. Fabric covering yellow, airframe red. After making a reputation with lighter-than-air craft, Thomas Scott Baldwin turned to heavier-than-air flying machines in 1909. By 1911 he had built several airplanes and had gained extensive experience as an exhibition pilot. He began testing a new airplane in the spring of 1911. It was similar to the basic Curtiss pusher design that was becoming quite popular with builders by this time, but it was innovative in that it had steel-tube structural components. It was powered by a 60-horsepower Hall-Scott V-8. Baldwin called his new machine the Red Devil III, and thereafter each of his airplanes would be known as a Baldwin Red Devil. Baldwin built approximately six Red Devils. Most were powered by the Hall-Scott, but Curtiss engines were also occasionally used. By mid-1911, Baldwin was training pilots, taking up passengers, and performing regularly with Red Devil aircraft at air meets. He advertised Red Devils for sale into 1913
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This print showcases the remarkable Baldwin Red Devil, a pioneering aircraft created by Thomas Scott Baldwin between 1909 and 1913. Known for his expertise in lighter-than-air crafts, Baldwin ventured into the world of heavier-than-air flying machines during this period. The featured aircraft, built around the spring of 1911, bears resemblance to the popular Curtiss Model D "Headless Pusher" design but stands out with its innovative steel-tube structural components. With its vibrant red airframe covered in yellow fabric, the Baldwin Red Devil III made a lasting impression on aviation enthusiasts of that time. Powered by a powerful 60-horsepower Hall-Scott V-8 engine (although occasionally equipped with Curtiss engines), this pusher biplane was capable of impressive feats in flight. Baldwin's dedication to perfecting his designs led him to build approximately six Red Devils throughout his career. By mid-1911, he had not only become an accomplished exhibition pilot but also began training other aviators and offering thrilling passenger flights aboard these iconic aircraft. Although primarily known for their use in exhibitions and air meets rather than commercial purposes, several Red Devils were put up for sale until as late as 1913. This photograph captures the essence of early aviation innovation and serves as a testament to Thomas Scott Baldwin's significant contributions to both lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air flight technologies.
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