| BB-1 Pioneer | |
|---|---|
| |
| The Pioneer in front of the Franklin Institute | |
| Role | Experimental flying boat |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Budd Company |
| First flight | 1931 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Budd BB-1 Pioneer was an experimental United States flying boat of the 1930s utilizing the Savoia-Marchetti S.56 design. Its framework was constructed entirely of stainless steel, using a newly patented method of welding that alloy.[1]
- ^ American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Out of the Past Archived March 7, 2010, at the Wayback Machine