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Wittemann-Lewis

Logo: Wittemann-Lewis Aircraft Company, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American aircraft manufacturer between 1906 and 1923

The Wittemann-Lewis Aircraft Company was an American aircraft manufacturer between 1906 and 1923. It was notable for building two large aircraft, the Sundstedt-Hannevig transatlantic seaplane with a 100-foot wingspan and the NBL-1 Barling Bomber, a six-engined triplane with a 120-foot wingspan.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Wittemann-Lewis Aircraft Company was an American aircraft manufacturer between 1906 and 1923. It was notable for building two large aircraft, the Sundstedt-Hannevig transatlantic seaplane with a 100-foot wingspan and the NBL-1 Barling Bomber, a six-engined triplane with a 120-foot wingspan.2

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