The Curtiss JN "Jenny" series is the most famous US designed
aircraft of the WWI era. Besides the USAS, the type was used in large
numbers by the RFC/RAF (Canada) for training of Commonwealth airmen in
Canada and Texas (in the winter). The initial Canadian aircraft was the
JN-4A which was externally similar to the earlier JN-3s with their pointed
rudder and a pronounced downthrust to the propellor. The JN-4A were fitted
with ailerons on both wings and were connected via cables. These aircraft
were fitted with Deperdussin control systems and as such were more often
used for training observers and aerial gunners rather than pilots. Eventually
a modified version was produced, which was given the designation of JN-4
without taking into regard the fact that the Americans had also produced
their own JN-4 variant. To distinguish them from the US Jenny, the modified
Canadian aircraft were redesignated the JN-4(Can) and ultimately became
known as the Canuck. The main external features of the Canuck are the
rounded rudder, vertical front to the cowl, and ailerons connected by
struts - initially parallel, but later in a 'V' configuration. Many JN-4A
fuselages were mated with JN-4(Can) wings and were given the designation
JN-4A/JN-4(Can).
With the US entry into WWI a deal was struck in which the Canadians would
transfer to airfelds in Texas during the winter of 1917-18 in return for
which they would also train future American pilots.
The basic finish is CDL fabric with PC10/Olive drab painted cowl panels.
Most Canucks in training use carried unit markings on the fuselage and
occasionally tail. Their wings were left un-marked except in the case
of a few units which painted their wingtips or ailerons - these are described
in the relevant unit sections.
During 1917 many Canucks could be seen with colourful unit markings,
however at some point during or after their trip to Texas that winter,
these markings were changed to more somber ones usually containing simple
geometric shapes.
One last feature seen on many Canucks was the painting of names of Canadian
cities and towns on many of the aircraft. As per other Commonwealth 'Presentation'
aircraft, these were usually paid for by or on behalf of the named party..
Here is an ongoing list of Presentation
Canucks.
Cross and Cockade (GB) 15/3 had an article on the RFC/RAF (Canada) as
well as multiple inserts showing Canuck Markings.

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C122
No.78 CRS RFC(Canada)
-
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C130
No.78 CTS RFC(Canada)
1918
Source: via Brad Gossen
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C782
No.78 CTS RFC(Canada)
Winter 1917/18
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
Revised |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C758
No.78 CTS RFC(Canada)
Winter 1917/18
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C712
No.79 CTS RFC(Canada)
1918
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C454
No.80 CTS RFC(Canada)
1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
Revised 11/08
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C240
No.80 CTS RFC(Canada)
1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C300
No.81 CRS RFC(Canada)
1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C798
No.81 CTS RFC(Canada)
1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C681
No.81 CTS RFC(Canada)
March 1918
Source: OTF 12/1
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Curtiss JN-4A
No.82 CTS RFC(Canada)
1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
Revised 11/08
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C265
No.83 CTS RFC(Canada)
1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C663
No.84 CTS RFC(Canada)
November 1917-March 1918
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
Revised 11/08
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Curtiss JN4(Can) C696
No.84 CTS RFC(Canada)
February 1918
Source: AAHS Winter '18 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C131
No.84 CTS RFC(Canada)
-
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4A C591
No.85 CTS RFC(Canada)
1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
Revised 11/08 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C227
No.85 CTS RFC(Canada)
1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C705
No.85 CTS RFC(Canada)
November 1917-March 1918
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
Revised 11/08
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C205
No.85 CTS RFC(Canada)
-
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C743
No.86 CTS RFC(Canada)
1917-18
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C797
No.87 CTS RFC(Canada)
-
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C723
No.87 CTS RFC(Canada)
-
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C302
No.88 CTS RFC(Canada)
late 1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
Revised 11/08
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C332
No.88 CTS RFC(Canada)
1918
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C368
No.89 CTS RFC(Canada)
late 1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
Revised 11/08 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C274
No.89 CTS RFC(Canada)
late 1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C330
No.89 CTS RFC(Canada)
Winter 1917/18
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C1373
No.90 CTS RFC(Canada)
-
Source: via Jim Lyzun |

Curtiss JN-4(Can) C1009
No.92 CTS RFC(Canada)
Winter 1917-18
Source: via Robert Karr
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Curtiss JN-4A/JN-4(Can) C576
School of Aerial Fighting
1917
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3
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Curtiss JN-4(Can) C330
School of Aerial Fighting
November 1918
Source: via Brad Gossen
Revised 11/08 |

Curtiss JN-4A/JN-4(Can) C294
No.2 Sqn School of Aerial Fighting
1918
Source: C&C(GB) 15/3 |

Curtiss JN-4A C565
School of Aerial Gunnery
Winter 1917-18
Source: AAHS Winter '72
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