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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…
[Mr. Fuchs with Stearman PT-17 Kaydet]
Photograph of Mr. Fuchs, flight instructor of Carol Nicholson, standing next to a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet aircraft, circa 1943-1945.Inscription on verso: "This is Mr. Tucks. He was my instructor in primary. As you can see he's strictly a farmer but he has a heart of gold. Will send snap of Harry later."