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[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."
[Footage of World War I-era and Golden Age-era aviation, circa 1930s-1950s]
Film footage of World War I-era and Golden Age-era aviation, circa 1930s-1950s. This footage is comprised of nine segments, eight of which focus on aircraft and pilots from World War I. The remaining segment is about the transatlantic flight attempts during the 1920s, culminating in Charles Lindbergh's successful solo flight in 1927. The segments feature vintage footage related to their topics.…
[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…
[John Fornasero piloting Ryan S-T aircraft]
Photograph of John Fornasero piloting a Ryan S-T aircraft, circa 1930s.Inscription on verso: "John Fornasero piloting / (Early photo)."
[Pilot in cockpit of unidentified aircraft]
Photograph of a pilot in the cockpit of an unidentified aircraft, circa 1923. The U.S. Marine Corps insignia is painted on the fuselage. Image taken at the 1923 International Air Races in St. Louis, Missouri.Part of a photograph album related to the career of Walter E. Lees and other early aviators, circa 1923-1924.