“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. 🤯#pilot #aviation #fly #flight #airplane #aircraft #military #museum #warbird | Aviatress Alyssa

The roar of the Beast! 🔥 The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver tears low across the turf at the 2025 Geneseo Airshow — a rare warbird flying with power and purpose. Nicknamed “The Beast” by her WWII crews, this dive bomber brings the rumble back to the grass runway where legends live on. #geneseo #ny #warbird #powerful #Helldiver #SB2C #WarbirdPass #GeneseoAirshow #WWIIAircraft #AviationHeritage #GrassRootsFlying | Ryan Tykosh Photography