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[Curtiss Model E Hydro aircraft in flight over steamships] (Item)

Photographic postcard of a Curtiss Model E Hydro aircraft, piloted by William S. Luckey, in flight over steamships, Buffalo, New York, September 1913. Inscription: "W. S. Luckey."Inscription on verso: "Roy McCullock."

[William S. Luckey in Curtiss Model D Headless aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of William S. Luckey in a Curtiss Model D Headless aircraft, circa 1913. The typed caption on the verso notes that Luckey won an air race around Manhattan that was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Wright brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk.Caption on verso: "Winner of 'Round Manhattan Race. / William S. Luckey, who won the race from Oakwood, S. I., around Manhattan Island,…

[Crowd watching Curtiss Model D Headless aircraft during air race] (Item)

Photograph 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 a duplicate photograph in the collection notes that the race was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Wright brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk.Inscription: W. S. Luckey / Winner / First American Aerial…

[Curtiss Model D Headless aircraft during air race] (Item)

Photograph of 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.Caption on verso: "Winner of 'Round Manhattan Race. W. S. Luckey starting in his 80 h. p. Curtiss biplane in the race…

[Crowd watching Curtiss Model D Headless aircraft during air race] (Item)

Photograph 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,…

[Crowd watching Curtiss Model D Headless aircraft during air race] (Item)

Photograph 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 caption on a duplicate image notes that the race was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Wright brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk.Typed on verso of duplicate image: "Winner of 'Round Manhat[cut off]. W. Luckey, in his 80 horse…

[People with Wright Model EX "Vin Fiz" aircraft after crash in Middletown, New York] (Item)

Postcard (reproduction) of people with the Wright Model EX "Vin Fiz" aircraft after its crash in Middletown, New York on September 18, 1911. This postcard was produced in 2011 for the 100th anniversary of Calbraith Perry Rodgers's transcontinental flight across the U.S. in the "Vin Fiz." Also includes a reproduction of the 25-cent "Vin Fiz" stamp and a special postmark.Inscription on image: "Vin…

[Aviation activities at Mitchel Field, New York, 1927] (Item)

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…

[Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story (Part 3 of 3)] (Item)

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story, Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part 3 of 3. Handwritten label on reel: "Tape 3 and 4 - 7-62. Digital preservation 7-27-99. Bio 30-40s. AIFF-Format. WPL audio." Inscription on back of box: "'Re-housed.' [several crossed out notes]."

[Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story (Part 2 of 3)] (Item)

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story, Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part 2 of 3. Handwritten label on reel: "Digital 7/99. Side 1. Lear story, tape two." Handwritten label on box: "Tape 1 and 2, 7-62. Digital preservation 7-26-99. Bio 10-20s. AIFF-Format. WPL audio."