Identifier2007-09-24_image_018SourceThe William S. Luckey Aviation Collection (2007-09-24), Box 1, Folder 6DescriptionPhotograph of a crowd watching a Curtiss Model D Headless aircraft, piloted by William S. Luckey, during an air race, Manhattan, New York, October 13, 1913. The typed caption on the verso notes that the race was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Wright brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk.
Typed on verso: "Winner of 'Round Manhat[cut off]. W. Luckey, in his 80 horse power Curtiss biplane, is shown finishing in the race around Manhattan Island held in honor of the tenth anniversary of the first flight made by the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk, S. C. Leaving Oakwood, S. I., third Luckey overhauled the leading flyers before two thirds of the course was covered, and, flying faster than sixty miles an hour, returned to the starting point far in advance of his rivals."Creation Date1913-10-13SubjectLuckey, William S., 1875-1915Curtiss Model D HeadlessAir pilotsAirplane racingPlaceNew York (N.Y.)New York (State)United StatesExtent1 photograph : black and white ; 22 x 17 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William S. Luckey Aviation Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States
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