[Wade T. Van Orman and Walter W. Morgan in "Goodyear III" balloon]

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Identifier2008-03-31_image_873SourceThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers (2008-03-31), Balloons Spherical Gas, Box 4, Folder 34Series2008-03-31, Series I-BCreatorHerbert Photos, Inc.DescriptionPhotograph of pilot Wade T. Van Orman and assistant Walter W. Morgan in their "Goodyear III" balloon during the International Balloon Race, 1926. Orman and Morgan were the winners of the Gordon Bennett Aviation Trophy that year.

Typed caption on verso: "Credit: Herbert Photos, Inc. / H25104--S / American winner of International Balloon Race. / The American balloon 'Goodyear III,' piloted by Wade T. Van Orman, with Walter W. Morgan as his assistant, has won what is considered the most difficult and dangerous race for the Gordon Bennett Trophy in twenty years. The 'Goodyear III' landed in Solvesborg, Southern Sweden, having covered 528 miles under exceptionally arduous conditions, assailed in turn by rain, snow and squalls, and the achievements of the American aeronauts is bringing praise from aeronautical experts in all parts of the world. Start from Brussels, Belgium. / Photo shows: A view of the winning American balloon the 'Goodyear III' in air. / (F_C-BF)."

Inscription on verso: "File: Gordon Bennett Balloon Race -- 1926. / New folder."

Stamped on verso: "[faded stamp for Herbert Photos, Inc.]."
Creation Date1926SubjectGordon Bennett Aviation TrophyMorgan, Walter W. Van Orman, Wade T., 1894-1978BalloonsBalloonistsExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 6 x 8 in.LanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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CollectionPeter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and PapersSub-CollectionSeries I-B - Subject Files (2008-03-31)Collection AreaArchives

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