Budd BB-1 Pioneer
| 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.