Curtiss-Wright Corporation stock certificate 1930s (aviation) - green

Uncommon pre-WW2 aviation collectible.  Elaborate vignette of a seated Greek female figure flanked by plane and aviation scenes.  Issued and cancelled. Dated 1930s.  Measures approximately 11 x 7.5 inches.

Green border - see other listings for color variations. 

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) is a diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered, mission-critical products and services for the aerospace, defense, naval, and industrial markets.

The Curtiss-Wright Corporation was formed in 1929 through a massive merger of companies founded by aviation pioneers Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers. During World War II, it became the largest aviation corporation in the world, ultimately evolving from an aircraft manufacturer into a diversified global aerospace and industrial supplier.

The Birth of an Aerospace Giant
In July 1929, the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company and the Wright Aeronautical Corporation merged to create the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. This combined the legacy of the Wright with the innovations of Glenn Curtiss (father of naval aviation). The early years of the company established aviation milestones, including the creation of a campus-like flying school in 1930.

World War II Era
During World War II, Curtiss-Wright was a critical supplier for the Allied war effort, peaking as the largest aviation corporation globally.

Iconic Aircraft:
The company manufactured vital military planes like the P-40 Warhawk fighter, the C-46 Commando transport, and the SB2C Helldiver.

Industrial Output:
Across several massive production, the company built approximately 142,000 engines, 146,000 propellers, and 29,000 airplanes.

Labor Force:
Because of the massive loss of male workers to the draft, the company launched the Engineering Cadette Program in 1943 at several major universities to train mathematically inclined women for aeronautical engineering roles.

Post-War Shift and Diversification
Following WWII, the demand for military aircraft plummeted, leading Curtiss-Wright to end its aircraft production division entirely in 1948. The company adapted by pivoting to its core strengths in mechanical engineering, propulsion, and metal treatment. Over the decades, the corporation reorganized into an industrial and aerospace components giant.

Today, Curtiss-Wright specializes in highly engineered products:

Aerospace:
Designing actuation systems used to control wing flaps in fighter jets (like the F-16 Falcon and V-22 Osprey).

Defense & Power:
Manufacturing critical valves for U.S. Naval nuclear propulsion systems.

Industrial Manufacturing:
Providing shot peening and surface treatments to improve the durability of metal parts in the automotive and heavy machinery industries.

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