Atlantic S.III/S-3

The S.III arrived in America in late January 1924, behind schedule. But Noorduyn was very dissatisfied with its quality, weight, and weak Curtiss OX-5 engine. Despite this, AAC bought the aircraft in March.

It was then extensively modified and fitted with a Wright Hispano E engine and new wings.

In this form, it took part in a competition for a new trainer at Brooks Field in Texas in May. The Curtiss PT-1 won.

The aircraft later received another set of wings and was sold to the Wright engine factory as a ‘service aircraft’.

Initially registered as 1085 and later as 3395.

It was later donated to the Bergen County Aerial Police, but crashed just a month later.

The aircraft was given msn 1, suggesting an American model number.



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