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Mr. Garnerin, the first man to descend safely in a parachute [Illustration]
Illustration, "Mr. Garnerin, the first man to descend safely in a parachute," circa late 18th-early 19th century. Depicts Andre Jacques Garnerin with his early parachute design.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's…

Thanksgiving Day Movies [Illustration]
Photographic print of "Thanksgiving Day Movies" illustration, produced by the United States Army (U.S.A.) School of Aerial Photography, Langley Field, Virginia, November 1920.

The Arizona Balloon Buster [Clipping, Leach Heritage of the Air, circa 1959]
Clipping, "The Arizona Balloon Buster," from Leach Heritage of the Air, circa 1959. Features an illustration of an American SPAD XIII destroying a German balloon.

The first aerial ship, 1834 [Illustration]
Illustration, "The first aerial ship, 1834," depicting the Eagle airship designed by the Comte de Lennox, undated.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

These colors will not run
Lithograph of the American flag, circa 1940s. Text: "These colors will not run!"Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.

Where have you seen this before? [drawing]
Drawing of two servicemen pushing an aircraft while others slack off, circa 1944-1945. Text: "Where have you seen this before?"Inscription on verso: "Osborn."
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