[Ernst Udet presenting Judge W. B. Wanamaker with framed aircraft insignia]

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Identifier1992-09-26_image_031SourceThe Dorothy (Hester) Stenzel Pilot Collection (1992-09-26), Box 7DescriptionPhotograph of Ernst Udet (right) presenting Judge Walter B. Wanamaker (left) with a framed aircraft insignia, National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio, 1931. The caption notes that Udet cut the insignia from Wanamaker's aircraft after shooting him down during World War I.

Caption on adjacent album page: "Judge W. B. Wanamaker was presented with this airplane insignia that had been cut from his ship by Major Ernst Udet after Udet had shot Wanamaker down on the Western front. But the best of friends, Major Udet returns the trophy as a token of good will."

Part of a scrapbook related to Dorothy (Hester) Stenzel's participation in the 1931 National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1931.Creation Date1931SubjectNational Championship Air RacesAir showsUdet, Ernst, 1896-1941Air pilotsWanamaker, Walter B.PlaceCleveland (Ohio)OhioUnited StatesLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Dorothy (Hester) Stenzel Pilot Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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