128K views · 981 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

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