[Messerschmitt (BFW) M 23 b]

Photograph of a Messerschmitt (BFW) M 23 b aircraft (fuselage number D-1917) on display at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1932. The inscription notes that this plane was piloted by Emil Kropf.

Inscription: "Emil Kropf. N.A.R. 1932. Klemm."

Inscription underneath photograph on album page: "B.F.W."

Item from page 2 of the LeRoy Milliren National Air Races photograph album, circa 1920s-1930s. Album contains one hundred ninety-eight (198) black-and-white photographs taken at the air races during this time period.