[Curtiss XA-8 Shrike]

Photograph of a United States Army Air Corps Curtiss XA-8 Shrike aircraft parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s. A pilot sits in the cockpit while several men inspect the rear seat.

Inscription: "U.S. Army. Curtiss A-8 'Shrike.'"

Typed caption on verso: "Curtiss A-8 Attack. Curtiss 'Conqueror' 600 I.A.A.P.E. J30."

Stamped on verso: "A. U. Schmidt, [address in Kansas City, Missouri]."

Item from page 35 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.