Edward Peck "Ted" Curtis (14 January 1897 – 13 March 1987) was an American World War I flying ace with six aerial victories.

In World War II he served as the Chief of Staff, U. S. Strategic Air Force in Europe earning the rank of major general.

He attended Williams College, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Society, before dropping out to join the American Field Service and driving an ambulance for the French Army in 1917.

He then became an employee of Eastman Kodak Company, where he rose to become director, general manager of the international division and vice president.

[4][2] In 1940, prior to World War II, Curtis joined the Army Air Corps foreseeing the coming conflict.