[Boeing XB-15, Stinson aircraft, and Douglas C-47 Skytrains at Bolling Field]

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Identifier2000-06-20_image_025SourceThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers (2000-06-20), Box 3, Folder 7CreatorGroenhoff, HansDescriptionPhotograph of the Boeing XB-15 (nose number 46), a Stinson aircraft, and several Douglas C-47 Skytrains at Bolling Field, Washington, D.C., circa 1938. An emblem depicting a Native American with a bow and arrow is painted on the XB-15's nose. The caption notes that this photograph was taken at an air show.

Inscription on verso: "Air show, [illegible] Aviation Forum, Bolling Field, Wash. D.C. May 26 to May 29. Giant B-15 Flying Fortress, longest in Air Corps, and Army transports in background. Note size of privately owned Shison airplane in between. (Learadio). 1938."

Stamped on verso: "Please credit Hans Groenhoff, [address and telephone number crossed out]."Creation Datecirca 1938SubjectBoeing XB-15 (Model 294, XBLR-1)Douglas C-47 Skytrain FamilyTransport planesAirplanes, MilitaryUnited States. Army. Air CorpsBolling Air Force Base (Washington, D.C.)PlaceWashington (D.C.)United StatesExtent1 photograph : black and white ; 10 x 8 inOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsCopyright undetermined

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