[Leon D. Cuddeback applying Pond's cream]

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Identifier1987-09-22-B_image_006SourceThe Claud V. O'Callaghan Early Airmail Collection (1987-09-22-B), Box 1, Folder 6CreatorVarney Air LinesDescriptionPhotograph of Varney Air Lines pilot Leon D. Cuddeback applying Pond's cream, circa 1927-1931. A Stearman Model C-2 or C-3MB aircraft is partially visible behind him.

Typed caption on verso: "Leon D. Cuddeback, chief of operations Varney Air Lines --- Pacific N. W. Division (Salt Lake-Pasco) U.S. Transcontinental Air Mail."

Inscription on verso: "Stearman airplane."

Stamped on verso: "Varney Air Lines / Route C.A.M. 5 / [address in Seattle, Washington]."
Creation Datecirca 1927-1931SubjectAir pilotsCuddeback, Leon Dewey, 1898-1984Varney Air LinesAir mail serviceStearman (1927) Model C-2Stearman (1927) Model C-3MBExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 17 x 22 in.LanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Claud V. O'Callaghan Early Airmail Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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