William S. "Bill" Brock

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Identifier2005-12-27_image_064SourceThe Clyde Pangborn Pilot Collection (2005-12-27), Box 3, Folder 6DescriptionPhotograph of William S. "Bill" Brock, a Gates Flying Circus pilot, circa early 1920s.

Inscription on verso: "Billy Brock; William S. (Bill) Brock; Pilot - 'Gates Flying Circus.' (Joined in New Orleans). Joined [blank]. Left 1924. Later - flew U.S. Mail. Later - flew 'Stinson Detroiters' with Wm. F. Schlee, from Newfoundland to Japan - 12,295 mi in Aug. 1927. Called 'The Pride of Detroit.' Both later set a round-trip coast to coast speed record in June 1930; Jacksonville, Florida to Seattle & return in a Lockheed Vega. Formed Schlee-Brock Aircraft Corp. in Detroit."Creation Datecirca 1920sSubjectBrock, WIlliam S., 1895-1932BarnstormingStunt flyingStandard (NJ) J-1Gates Flying CircusAir pilotsOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Clyde Pangborn Pilot Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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