The Chaco War was the first major Latin American conflict in which aircraft were used. This aerial war carried a large human and materiel cost. At that time, Bolivia possessed one of the greatest aeri
Cuban Curtiss P-6S Hawk, similar to those which served in the Bolivian Air Force
Curtiss P-6 Hawk
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The Curtiss P-6 Hawk is an American single-engine biplane fighter introduced into service in the late 1920s with the United States Army Air Corps and operated until the late 1930s prior to the outbrea
Aerial operations in the Chaco War
…Squadron of Bombing and Reconnaissance was established by the beginning of the war, made up of the seven Potez 25s and two Wibault 73. At least ten Curtiss P-6 Hawk fighters bought by Bolivia were delivered between December 1932 and March 1935. The Bolivian army was familiar with the Hawks since a 1928 demonstration…
Curtiss P-6E Hawk at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Curtiss P-6E Hawk of the 17th Pursuit Squadron
Curtiss P-6A Hawk, with deeper fuselage and new oleo-pneumatic landing gear
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