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[Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft and Learadio Beech B17L Staggerwing aircraft at Bolling Field]
Photograph of several Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft and a Learadio Beech B17L Staggerwing aircraft (tail number NC 15405) at Bolling Field, Washington, D.C., circa 1938.Inscription on verso: "Douglas Army transport ships and Learadio Beechcraft. Beech Staggerwing delivered to W. P. Lear 1935 Sept. First flight [ITC?] to CLE with Walter Beed [illegible] Barber and W.P.L Sr. Flown for 2 years -…
[Boeing XB-15, Stinson aircraft, and Douglas C-47 Skytrains at Bolling Field]
Photograph 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…
[John Fornasero delivering Pan American Airways' first Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser aircraft]
Photograph of John Fornasero (right) delivering Pan American Airways' first Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser aircraft to pilot Scott Flower (left), Portland, Oregon, January 31, 1949.Inscription on verso: "Jan. 31, 1949 / Delivering first PAA 'Stratocruiser.' Portland, Ore. from Seattle, Wa. / Johnny had been project pilot for 'Stratocruiser.' John Fornasero, Chief of Flight Test for Boeing,…