[Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft and Learadio Beech B17L Staggerwing aircraft at Bolling Field]

Photograph of several Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft and a Learadio Beech B17L Staggerwing aircraft (tail number NC 15405) at Bolling Field, Washington, D.C., circa 1938.

Inscription on verso: "Douglas Army transport ships and Learadio Beechcraft. Beech Staggerwing delivered to W. P. Lear 1935 Sept. First flight [ITC?] to CLE with Walter Beed [illegible] Barber and W.P.L Sr. Flown for 2 years - sold and later destroyed in non-fatal crack up landing at night in Virginia by new owner."

Stamped on verso: "Please credit Hans Groenhoff, [address and telephone number crossed out]."

Stamped on verso: "Please return to: Lear Archive, [address and telephone number in Reno, Nevada]."