239K views · 1.5K reactions | “A ‘Helldiver turtle deck’ refers to the collapsible rear fairing on the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft, designed to fold down for the rear gunner’s unobstructed firing arc, allowing easy use of the dorsal machine guns; it’s a key feature in aviation history. 勞#pilot #aviation #fly #flight #airplane #aircraft #military #museum #warbird | Aviatress Alyssa | Facebook

1.7K reactions · 206 shares | The World's Last Flying Curtiss SB2C Helldiver! There's something magical about seeing those wings fold down and the roar of the engine. Pilot Ed Vessly was kind enough to stop for a quick chat before flying the Helldiver home to Texas #museums #history #learn #wwii #pilots #aviationgeek #WingsMuseum #airforce #navy Commemorative Air Force Housting Wing Commemorative Air Force SB2C Helldiver U.S. Navy | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum | Facebook

82K views · 2.1K reactions | SB2C "HELLDIVER" lands in Denver Captured in September of 2022 during the CAF Gulf Coast Wing stop at KBJC #helldiver #warbird #aviation #denver #colorado #airplane #aircraft #american #history #warbirds #instagramaviation #aviationgeek #b17 #b17flyingfortress #Boeing #flyingfortress | Commemorative Air Force Mile High Wing | Facebook

205K views · 2.4K reactions | One “HELL” of an airplane. The Helldiver was the last dive-bomber operated by the Navy and the last significant combat aircraft produced by Curtiss-Wright. https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/curtiss-sb2c-5-helldiver/nasm_A19610118000#helldiver #pilot #aviation #warbird #navy #dive #bomb #aircraft #combat | Aviatress Alyssa | Facebook