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[Julius A. Barr and Al H. Jensen with Sikorsky S-43W Amphibion (Baby Clipper)] (Item)
[Julius A. Barr and Al H. Jensen with Sikorsky S-43W Amphibion (Baby Clipper)]
Photograph of Julius A. Barr (in overcoat), Al H. Jensen (right, in leather jacket), and a National Revolutionary Army soldier standing next to General Chiang Kai-shek's Sikorsky S-43W Amphibion (Baby Clipper) aircraft (tail number NC-16929) in Shanghai, China, circa March 1937. Photo from album page 131.Inscription on album page: "The old crew of Boeing are hired for new Sikorsky. (Barr and…
[Julius A. Barr in Guyuan, China] (Item)
[Julius A. Barr in Guyuan, China]
Photograph of Julius A. Barr at an airfield in Guyuan, China, circa 1934-1937. A Boeing Model 247D is visible in the background. Photo from album page 45.Inscription on album page: "Barr."Part of the Julius A. Barr photograph album containing three hundred and thirty-nine (339) black-and-white photographs, circa 1934-1937. The photos cover Barr's time in China as a personal pilot for both Zhang…
[Julius A. Barr and others with Boeing Model 247D] (Item)
[Julius A. Barr and others with Boeing Model 247D]
Photograph of Julius A. Barr (second from right) and six unidentified men standing in front of a Boeing Model 247D in Suide, China, circa 1934-1937. Photo from album page 48.Inscription on album page: "Crew at Sui Teh Airport."Part of the Julius A. Barr photograph album containing three hundred and thirty-nine (339) black-and-white photographs, circa 1934-1937. The photos cover Barr's time in…
[Footage from American Airlines flights between New York, Michigan, and Massachusetts, circa 1940s] (Item)
[Footage from American Airlines flights between New York, Michigan, and Massachusetts, circa 1940s]
Film footage taken during American Airlines flights between New York City (New York), Detroit (Michigan), and Boston (Massachusetts), including travel footage in those cities, circa 1940s. The footage begins with shots of American Airlines Douglas DC-3 aircraft (visible tail numbers NC17334, NC16018, NC16109) at an unidentified airport and shots of flight attendants and pilots in their uniforms.…
[Airport activities and aerial views, circa 1939] (Item)
[Airport activities and aerial views, circa 1939]
Film footage of airport activities and aerial views, circa 1939. The footage is mostly comprised of shots taken at an unidentified airport and aerial views taken from aircraft in flight. The airport scenes show airliners taking off and landing, passengers embarking and disembarking, and flight and ground crews at work. Identified aircraft include: 00:00:20 - Prototype Douglas DC-4E00:03:27 -…
[Early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935] (Item)
[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.…
[Film footage of Lear Jet facilities and Learjet 23 prototype (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)
[Film footage of Lear Jet facilities and Learjet 23 prototype (Part 1 of 2)]
Film footage of Lear Jet facilities and Learjet 23 prototypes, produced by Gordon Industrial Films, circa 1960s. The footage opens with shots of a Lear Jet building, likely in Wichita, Kansas. The film then transitions to one of the Learjet 23 prototypes (tail number N801L) at an airfield. Scenes depict the aircraft parked, taxiing down a runway, taking off, in flight, landing, and being inspected…