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attended the Paris Aero Show to study aviation developments abroad. 
    In 1912 the Burgess School graduated many renowned civilian and military aviators, their manufacturing business was expanding and their new model planes were proving successful. During this period Burgess depended on the very competent engineering skill and judgement of his able partner, Greely S. Curtis, in design and development matters, in addition to his administrative assistance. The company again operated a school in Florida over the winter months of 1912-1913, with Frank Coffyn instructing. 
    In 1913 three new planes were developed; a twin float, Coast Defense Hydro with fuselage and two chain-driven pusher propellers; their first Flying Boat for the U.S. Navy, using a French-built Renault engine, and later a special Flying Boat for the wealthy sportsman Robert Collier. In September the company acquired the exclusive American manufacturing rights for the novel inherently stable, tailless English Dunne Aeroplane. Curtis and Burgess went on to further develop this remarkable aeroplane and manufactured it for some time. Also that year the company designed and built a special floating hangar for sportsmen. It was fitted with all necessary conveniences for handling, housing and repairing seaplanes, included living quarters for aviator and mechanic, and could be towed to any desired location ready for duty at any time. 
    On March 28th Lts. Milling and Sherman broke the two-man endurance record by flying 4 hours, 22 minutes in a Burgess Military Tractor with Renault engine. That year several additional military planes were delivered to the United States Government, and as the year ended the company was busily engaged in the construction of their first Burgess-Dunne plane.
    In January, 1914 the Burgess Co. & Curtis announced the cancellation of their Wright license contract, and stated that the company was to be reorganized. The Burgess Co. was then formed, dropping the name Curtis to avoid confusion with their competitor, Glenn Curtiss. The new organization remained unchanged, except that Frank H. Russell became manager. 

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From the Flying Pioneers Biographies of Harold E. Morehouse
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