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[Aviation activities at Mitchel Field, New York, 1927]
Film footage of aviation activities at Mitchel Field, Garden City, New York, 1927. The footage depicts several well-known aviation events and activities by famous aviators, such as Charles Lindbergh taking off in the "Spirit of St. Louis" for his transatlantic flight; the christening of "America," Richard E. Byrd's Fokker C-2; and James Doolittle performing aerobatic maneuvers. More general…
[Early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935]
Film footage of early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935. The footage begins with short clips from the dedication of Boeing Field (referred to as "Boeing Airport" in the title card) on July 28, 1928. This includes a shot of Thomas D. Stimson of the National Aeronautic Association and scenes of military and civilian aircraft in flight, on the ground, and taking off.…
[Man in flight gear standing next to North American AT-6 Texan aircraft]
Photograph of an unidentified man in flight gear standing next to a North American AT-6 Texan aircraft, circa 1943-1944.Inscription on verso: "[Illegible] next to [illegible]. It's an awful picture of him -- he's so tanned he doesn't photograph well. Am trying to [illegible] more. You may keep this if you like."Stamped on verso: "Willis Studio giant prints are better. If it's worth taking it's…