Photographic reproduction of a conceptual illustration for "seadromes" (floating airports), drawn by Charles Roberts, circa 1931. Depicts aircraft in flight over sea-based airport facilities.
Photographic reproduction of a conceptual illustration for "seadromes" (floating airports), likely drawn by Charles Roberts, circa 1931. Depicts sea-based airport facilities anchored to the ocean floor.
Photograph of a Northrop C-125 Raider of the United States Air Force performing a jet-assisted take-off (JATO), circa 1950s.
Inscription on verso: "Northrop C125D."
Stamped on verso: "Frank Ambrose Aviation Company, Inc. [address in Miami, Florida]."
Photograph of a wingless Piper PA-12 being loaded onto a U.S. Air Force Northrop C-125 Raider aircraft, circa 1950s.
Inscription on verso: "Northrop C125D."
Stamped on verso: "Frank Ambrose Aviation Company, Inc. [address in Miami, Florida]."
Photograph of a Northrop C-125 Raider aircraft parked at an airfield, circa 1950s.Typed caption: "Front view, flaps up."Inscription on verso: "Northrop C125D."Stamped on verso: "Frank Ambrose Aviation Company, Inc. [address in Miami, Florida]."
Photograph of a Burnelli (Upperçu-Burnelli) UB-14 aircraft (wing number X-15320) in flight over New York City, New York, circa 1930s.
Stamped on verso: "Burnelli Aircraft Ltd. Keyport, N.J."
Photograph of a Burnelli (Upperçu-Burnelli) UB-14 aircraft parked at an airfield, circa 1930s.
Inscription on verso: "Burnelli."
Stamped on verso: "It is absolutely forbidden to reproduce, syndicate, or use this photo for advertising purposes without…