Keywords: XSB2C-1 18Dec1940.jpg This photo shows the prototype Curtiss XSB2C-1 Helldiver on its maiden flight on 18 December 1940 en wikipedia ; original sourcehttp //ipmsstockholm org/photos/col_photo_helldiver jpg http //ipmsstockholm org 2006-05-26 Felix c wikipedia en original upload log page en wikipedia Prototype_XSB2C_Helldiver jpg 2006-05-26 15 51 Felix c 552×343×8 21693 bytes <nowiki>This photo shows a prototype Curtiss XSB2C Helldiver The aircraft carries a colorful US Navy peacetime finish which indicates that the photo had been taken before the USA joined the war probably some time during 1940 The national markings are typical </nowiki> PD-USGov Curtiss SB2C Helldiver Maiden flights |