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Stunt pilot and aviation historian Frank G. Tallman is interviewed about his collection of vintage aircraft and his work with Tallmantz Aviation. He describes his experiences restoring and flying historic warbirds and discusses the characteristics of…

Envelope for the Gates' Flying Circus and Aviation Company in Denver, Colorado, circa 1920s. Includes an image of a man hanging from an aircraft wing.

Booklet, "Gates' Flying Circus: Catalogue and Price List Exhibitions," circa 1922-1923. Contains exhibition information for the Gates' Flying Circus, spectator testimonials, and a biography of Clyde Pangborn. Twenty (20) pages.

Advertisement for the Gates' Flying Circus, October 5, 1925. Includes portraits of the Gates stunt pilots.

Order form for the book "Baling Wire, Chewing Gum, and Guts: The Story of The Gates Flying Circus" by Bill Rhodes, circa 1970s.

Film footage of the 1955 Seafair, including the unplanned Boeing 367-80 (Dash 80) barrel roll maneuver performed by Tex Johnston, Seattle, Washington, August 6, 1955. The footage begins with scenes of hydroplanes and boats on Lake Washington,…

Newspaper clipping, "She'll try any death-defying stunt in the air, but boys frighten new champ of girl pilots," from The NEA Service (Cleveland, Ohio), May 28, 1931. Article describes Dorothy Hester's flying career, including her upcoming…

Photograph of a fireworks display produced by Clyde Pangborn during a nighttime flight, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 4, 1924. Inscription on verso: "My 4th of July night flight. Spanish Fort Amusement Park. New Orleans. Photograph July 4, 1924 by…

Mounted photographic poster featuring the Northern Lights Aerobatic Team and a McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet in flight over Toronto, Canada. It includes seven signatures and an inscription to Moya Olsen Lear, 1997. The featured photograph was taken…

Letter to OX-5 Club members from Bill Rhode, circa 1970s. Announces the publication of Rhode's book, "Baling Wire, Chewing Gum, and Guts: The Story of The Gates Flying Circus" and encourages recipients to order a copy.