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[John Fornasero and Santa Claus with unidentified aircraft]
Photograph of John Fornasero and a person dressed as Santa Claus with an unidentified aircraft, circa 1930s. The text "Ryan School of Aeronautics / San Diego" is painted on the fuselage.Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's…

[Aerial view of mountainous terrain]
Aerial photograph of mountainous terrain, likely in California, 1933.Stamped on verso: "Ace Drug Co. / Photo Finishing / San Diego / Feb. 28, 1933."Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career at the Ryan Company, 1928-1937.

[People with unidentified aircraft]
Photographic group portrait of six people with an unidentified aircraft, circa 1920s-1930s. Identified individuals are John Frank (second from right) and John Fornasero (far right).Inscription: "John Frank / John Fornasero."Part of a dissembled…

[Men in flight gear with Ryan S-T aircraft]
Photograph of two men in flight gear with a Ryan S-T aircraft, Lindbergh Field (present-day San Diego International Airport), California, circa 1920s-1930s.Inscription: "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year / John H. von [illegible]."Part of a…

[Mary Higgins]
Photographic portrait of Mary Higgins, 1931. Inscription on image: "To 'Johnnie' / A 100% Pilot -- Thanks for your kindness and success to you always. / Mary Higgins."Inscription on verso: "September 27th, 1931.Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items…

[Great Lakes Model 2T-1A  and Great Lakes Model 2T-1E aircraft in flight]
Photograph of two Great Lakes Model 2T-1A aircraft (wing numbers NC11324 and NC313Y) and a Great Lakes Model 2T-1E aircraft (wing number NC11320) in flight, circa 1930s. All three aircraft belong to the Ryan School of Aeronautics.Inscription on…

[Students and staff of Ryan School of Aeronautics]
Photographic group portrait of students and staff of the Ryan School of Aeronautics in front of the Lindbergh Field Administration Building, San Diego, California), circa 1920s-1930s. Some of the people, including John Fornasero, T. Claude Ryan,…

[Man in Aeronca TG-5A Glider]
Photograph of a man in an Aeronca TG-5A Glider, circa 1942.Inscription on verso: "Aeronca TG-5A."Stamped on verso: "Certified by the Photo Finishing Institute / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / Kisco Photo Service / Jun. 30. 1942."

[Man in Aeronca TG-5A Glider]
Photograph of a man in an Aeronca TG-5A Glider, circa 1942.Inscription on verso: "Aeronca TG-5A."Stamped on verso: "Certified by the Photo Finishing Institute / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / Kisco Photo Service / Jun. 30. 1942."

[Aerial view of unidentified terrain]
Aerial photograph of unidentified terrain, circa 1940s. Much of the image is obscured by the photographing aircraft's engine. The verso inscription misidentifies the aircraft as an Aeronca TG-5A Glider.Inscription on verso: "Aeronca TG-5A [sic]."
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