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National Capital: The good old days of aviationCreated by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1931
[Aircraft at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]
Airplanes and blimps above National Mall, Washington Monument, Potomac river and around.
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[Blimp over Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.]

[Blimp over Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.]

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[Aircraft at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Aircraft at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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Looking out over the field from the south concourse. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C.

Looking out over the field from the south concourse. Municipal airport...

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[Turning helicopter blades blow a strong wind on First Lady Rosalynn Carter and unidentified men as they wave goodbye to President Jimmy Carter departing from the White House lawn, Washington, D.C.]

[Turning helicopter blades blow a strong wind on First Lady Rosalynn C...

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. HANGARS; PLANES, AVRO AND CURTIS BEING CONDITIONED

ALLIED AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. HANGARS; PLANES, AVRO A...

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"The good old days of aviation." Commander H.C. Richardson, crack U.S. Navy flyer, at the controls of a 1915 model Curtiss seaplane which he took on its maiden flight today on the Potomac at Washington. The old plane was discovered in storage at the Washington Navy Yard where it has been for over 12 years. Commander Richardson is testing the old boat to compare its behavior to that of craft of modern construction

"The good old days of aviation." Commander H.C. Richardson, crack U.S....

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Not peppermint candy but an airplane strut. Washington, D.C., May 3. This piece of aluminum alloy which is used in airplane construction is shown after being in the torque machine. The pieces to be tested are locked in the vise and twisted until they break. This piece when started the lines on the pipe were parallel and ran the length of t he pipe. After coming out of the machine the lines are like a corkscrew, before the breakig point is reached. A.E. McPhereson is applying the pressure, 5/3/1937

Not peppermint candy but an airplane strut. Washington, D.C., May 3. T...

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"The Flying Senators," Senator Frederick Hale of Maine, left, and Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut are called the "flying senators" on Capitol Hill because of their frequent use of the airplane to transact government business. This photograph was snapped at Bolling Field Washington, just before the Senators took off for Langley Field, Virginia Senator Bingham is an experienced pilot, having seen service with the Army Air Service during the World War

"The Flying Senators," Senator Frederick Hale of Maine, left, and Sena...

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WRIGHT BROTHERS AIRPLANE, ETC. TYPE A PLANE AT FORT MYER

WRIGHT BROTHERS AIRPLANE, ETC. TYPE A PLANE AT FORT MYER

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Close-up of a Post Office Dept. mail plane equipped with the new experimental radio apparatus with which the Dept. hopes soon to make possible night flying. The little lead fish at the bottom of the picture is let out while flying and carries with it a long copper wire which serves as the antennae. A sound-proof covering over the pilot's set and transmitter is necessary and the electricity is manufactured by a generator run by a free fan. Experiments conducted at Bolling Field, Wash. Aug. 2, 1922

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Woman flyer speaks before National Aviation Forum. Washington, D.C., May 27. Ruth Nichols, famous aviatrix, was a speaker today before the National Aviation Forum. 'Woman's place in aviation' was the text of her talk

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Airlines Ticket Office. Exterior of Airlines Ticket Office

Airlines Ticket Office. Exterior of Airlines Ticket Office

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Goodyear blimp at Wash. Air Post, 4/13/38

Goodyear blimp at Wash. Air Post, 4/13/38

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[A female aviator with Warren Harding's pet dog Laddie Boy]

[A female aviator with Warren Harding's pet dog Laddie Boy]

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. HANGARS; PLANES, AVRO AND CURTIS BEING CONDITIONED

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT. DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. COL. CHARLES E. LEE, BRITISH AVIATOR, WITH AVRO TRAINING PLANE DESIGNED BY A.V. ROE OF ENGLAND

ALLIED AIRCRAFT. DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. COL. CHARLES E. LEE, B...

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[U.S. Army blimp over Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.]

[U.S. Army blimp over Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.]

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. MECHANICS

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. MECHANICS

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CURTISS AIRPLANE. TESTS OF CURTISS PLANE FOR ARMY. GENERAL VIEWS

CURTISS AIRPLANE. TESTS OF CURTISS PLANE FOR ARMY. GENERAL VIEWS

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT. DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. COL. CHARLES E. LEE, BRITISH AVIATOR, WITH AVRO TRAINING PLANE DESIGNED BY A.V. ROE OF ENGLAND

ALLIED AIRCRAFT. DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. COL. CHARLES E. LEE, B...

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. OTHER CURTISS PLANES

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. OTHER CURTISS PLANES

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. START OF 1ST CONTINUOUSLY SCHEDULED SERVICE. CURTISS JN-46-H PLANE. PRESIDENT AND MRS. WILSON

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. START OF 1ST CONTINUOUS...

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD

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LONG BRIDGE. AIRPLANE VIEW OF, WITH TIDAL BASIN, MONUMENT, ETC.

LONG BRIDGE. AIRPLANE VIEW OF, WITH TIDAL BASIN, MONUMENT, ETC.

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Airplane exhibit at National Museum. View of airplanes on display

Airplane exhibit at National Museum. View of airplanes on display

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Coolidge inspecting world flight plane at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [Washington, D.C.], 9/9/24

Coolidge inspecting world flight plane at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Fiel...

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Coolidge inspecting world flight plane at Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling Field, Washington, D.C], 9/9/24

Coolidge inspecting world flight plane at Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling...

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Reflecting Pool. Lincoln Memorial pool showing Washington Monument and Goodyear blimp

Reflecting Pool. Lincoln Memorial pool showing Washington Monument and...

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Geological Survey, Dept. Interior. Washington, D.C., Mar. 13. E.A. Shuster working with the erocartograph constructing topographies from airplane pictures

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Smithsonian Institution Building. Spirit of St. Louis exhibit, Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution Building. Spirit of St. Louis exhibit, Smithso...

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American Flyers superior to those of other nations senate committee told. Washington, D.C., March 10. Albert J. Baumler of Trenton, N.J., a 24-year-old American aviator who served eight months with Loyalist Forces in Spain, today told the House Military Affairs Subcommittee that American trained fliers were superior to those of other nations engaged in the civil war. He was testifying in connection with an inquiry into the efficiency of the U.S. Army Air Corps by a group headed by Rep. Dow Harter, 3/10/38

American Flyers superior to those of other nations senate committee to...

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A black and white photo of a plane. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

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Washington public schools go to war. The public schools of Washington, D.C., like those in most other sections of the country, have revised their curricula to fit the pupils for fuller participation in the war effort. They have gone all-out for the Program of Civilian Defense. Photo shows pupils at Phelps Vocational High School class in aircraft maintenance and repair, learning the intricacies of an airplane motor

Washington public schools go to war. The public schools of Washington,...

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. HANGARS; PLANES, AVRO AND CURTIS BEING CONDITIONED

ALLIED AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. HANGARS; PLANES, AVRO A...

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. MAJ. R.H. FLEET, BESIDE CURTISS JN46H PLANE

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. MAJ. R.H. FLEET, BESIDE...

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. OTHER CURTISS PLANES

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. OTHER CURTISS PLANES

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. LOADING

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. LOADING

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Work at Bally [i.e., Bolling] Field, 2/5/23

Work at Bally [i.e., Bolling] Field, 2/5/23

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Graf Zeppelin. View of zeppelin over U.S. Capitol

Graf Zeppelin. View of zeppelin over U.S. Capitol

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[Group with aircraft outside White House; Herbert Hoover, 2nd from left, Charles Adams, right]

[Group with aircraft outside White House; Herbert Hoover, 2nd from lef...

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Navy's flying flagship. Washington, D.C., June 8. Rear Admiral Ernest J. King, completing his tour of duty as chief of the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics, has a new Flying Flagship as he prepares to take over his new command as Commander Aircraft Base Force at San Diego. While other admirals have floating flagship from which to direct maneuvers, Rear Admiral King will take to the air to direct his forces, 6/8/36

Navy's flying flagship. Washington, D.C., June 8. Rear Admiral Ernest ...

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Washington, D.C. Sorting air mail at the main post office

Washington, D.C. Sorting air mail at the main post office

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PMG Farley receives airmail plane model. Washington, D.C., May 18. Postmaster General James A. Farley, receives from Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount Starlet who is playing in the Paramount production "Men with Wings" a model of the De Haviland Liberty plane used twenty years ago for carrying airmail, sent from Hollywood as a gift from William Wellman, producer-director of "Men With Wings" a history of air mail. Miss Weldon is also taking part in National Airmail week here in Washington, 5/18/38

PMG Farley receives airmail plane model. Washington, D.C., May 18. Pos...

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A black and white photo of a man working on an airplane. War Poduction. Office of War Information.

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A black and white photo of a man working on an airplane. War Poduction. Office of War Information.

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A black and white photo of an airplane on the tarmac. War Poduction. Office of War Information.

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A black and white photo of a man working on an airplane. War Poduction. Office of War Information.

A black and white photo of a man working on an airplane. War Poduction...

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A black and white photo of an airplane. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of an airplane. Office of War Information Phot...

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Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airport. Pilots receive weather information by radio to insure safety in flight

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Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airport. Flight advisory weather service. Here pilots in flight are warned of adverse weather conditions that might affect the safe operation of the aircraft

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Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St Louis" airplane, hanging at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum on the National Mall, Washington, D.C.

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Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

ALLIED AIRCRAFT. DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. COL. CHARLES E. LEE, BRITISH AVIATOR, WITH AVRO TRAINING PLANE DESIGNED BY A.V. ROE OF ENGLAND

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. HANGARS; PLANES, AVRO AND CURTIS BEING CONDITIONED

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Maj. Scanlon, Commander at Bolling field, greets Mr. Lawson upon his arrival

Maj. Scanlon, Commander at Bolling field, greets Mr. Lawson upon his a...

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Smithsonian Institution. Spirit of Saint Louis made at Hains Point I

Smithsonian Institution. Spirit of Saint Louis made at Hains Point I

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Pianos arrive by airplane, Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling Field, Washington, D.C.], 4/23/25

Pianos arrive by airplane, Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling Field, Washing...

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Christening of "Los Angeles" at Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling Field, Washington, D.C], 11/25/24

Christening of "Los Angeles" at Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling Field, Wa...

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Coolidge inspecting world flight plane at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [Washington, D.C.], 9/9/24

Coolidge inspecting world flight plane at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Fiel...

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Col. Mitchell at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [10/6/25]

Col. Mitchell at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [10/6/25]

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National Aeronautic Association of the United States of America. People viewing airplanes

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Pan American awarded New York-Bermuda airmail contract. Washington, D.C., Jan. 15. Submitting the only bid, Pan American Airways today was awarded the contract to carry air mail from New York to Hamilton, Bermuda. In announcing the bid the Post Office Department said the following rates would prevail --.00001 cents per pound for a specified load of 800 pounds and .000005 cents per pound over 800 pounds. In the photograph, left to right: William L. Slattery, P.O. Dept. Comptroller; J. Carroll Cone, Atlantic Manager for Pan American; Roy M. North, Acting 3rd Assistant Post Master General; Harlee Branch, 2nd Assistant Post Master General in charge of air mail operations; and George H. Grayson, Asst. Director of the Division of International Postal Service, 1/15/38

Pan American awarded New York-Bermuda airmail contract. Washington, D....

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Latest addition to aircraft collection at Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C., April 6 -Scott Lucas and [...]Harold Butt(?), inspect the latest addition to the aircraft collection at the Smithsonian Institution, model of the small biplane which Lincoln Beachey flew over Washington twenty-five years ago to thrill the Nation's lawmakers. He gave an exhibition of air maneuvers such as never seen before to impress members of Congress with the need of Military Preparedness. 4-6-39

Latest addition to aircraft collection at Smithsonian Institution. Was...

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A black and white photo of a man working on an airplane. War Poduction. Office of War Information.

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A black and white photo of a plane. War Poduction. Office of War Information.

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On a rainy day on the field of the municipal airport in Washington, D.C.

On a rainy day on the field of the municipal airport in Washington, D....

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The C.A.A. announcer. He speaks from the central information desk and his voice is heard thru loudspeakers in every corner of the building and on the field. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C.

The C.A.A. announcer. He speaks from the central information desk and ...

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A black and white photo of a man standing next to an airplane. War Poduction. Office of War Information.

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An airliner on the field seen through the window of the waiting room. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C.

An airliner on the field seen through the window of the waiting room. ...

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Washington, D.C. A lieutenant in the United States Army Air Transport Command calling the airport to check on flight conditions before checking out at the United Nations service center

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Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airport. Pilots receive weather information by radio to insure safety in flight

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PREPAREDNESS PARADE. BATTLESHIP AND AIRPLANE FLOAT

PREPAREDNESS PARADE. BATTLESHIP AND AIRPLANE FLOAT

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. HANGARS; PLANES, AVRO AND CURTIS BEING CONDITIONED

ALLIED AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. HANGARS; PLANES, AVRO A...

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CURTISS AIRPLANE. CURTISS TWIN ENGINE BIPLANE EXHIBITED AT SENATE OFFICE BUILDING

CURTISS AIRPLANE. CURTISS TWIN ENGINE BIPLANE EXHIBITED AT SENATE OFFI...

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Lincoln Memorial. Army blimp over Lincoln Memorial with construction materials for Memorial Bridge in foreground

Lincoln Memorial. Army blimp over Lincoln Memorial with construction m...

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Memorial Bridge. Airplanes in flight over Memorial Bridge II

Memorial Bridge. Airplanes in flight over Memorial Bridge II

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Graf Zeppelin. Graf Zeppelin over 13th St.

Graf Zeppelin. Graf Zeppelin over 13th St.

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[Blimp over White House, Washington, D.C.]

[Blimp over White House, Washington, D.C.]

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Salvation Army children of California send Mrs. Coolidge a gift of flowers by airplane. A beautiful basket of flowers sent by airplane by the children of the Salvation Army Home at Lytton Springs, California, was presented to Mrs. Coolidge at the White House today. Ketha Holtz, daughter of Staff-Captain Ernest R. Holtz, Potomac Divisional Commander of the Salvation Army in Washington and Robert Rose, son of Ensign Robert Rose of Salvation Army, are shown making the presentation which also included a message reading: "Dear Mrs Coolidge: We are sending you these flowers because we love you"

Salvation Army children of California send Mrs. Coolidge a gift of flo...

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President Coolidge presents Collier Trophy to New York man for most outstanding achievement in aviation for 1927. The much coveted Collier Trophy which is awarded annually for the most outstanding achievement in aviation was presented to Charles L. Lawrence of New York by President Coolidge at the White House today. Mr. Lawrence is the builder and designer of the famous whirlwind motors and was awarded the Trophy for 1927 for his development of them. President Coolidge is on the left in the photograph and Mr Lawrence on the right. Army and Navy Air Corps officials are shown in the background

President Coolidge presents Collier Trophy to New York man for most ou...

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Washington inventor says ignition interference from airplane engines is a myth. Ignition interference from airplane engines on aircraft is largely a myth according to C. Francis Jenkins, Washington, D.C., inventor who has designed a radio receiving set which he does not pick up noises from a flying power plant. In this photograph is shown Mr. Jenkins (right) and his laboratory assistant

Washington inventor says ignition interference from airplane engines i...

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U.S. Capitol. Airplanes flying in formation over U.S. Capitol II

U.S. Capitol. Airplanes flying in formation over U.S. Capitol II

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National Aeronautic Association of the United States of America. Plane interior to cockpit

National Aeronautic Association of the United States of America. Plane...

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[Aircraft at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Aircraft at U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

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New wireless teletypewriter. Washington, D.C., Oct. 15. A new radio teletypewriter service permitting instantaneous transmission of written records without the aid of wires, has been perfected by the experts of the Bureau of Air Commerce, Department of Commerce. Commerce officials said a chain of teletypewriters could be operated by radio at "great distances" and even in an airplane in flight. In this picture the new machine is being operated by R.B. Ladd, at the Bureau of Air Commerce field at Silver Hill, MD

New wireless teletypewriter. Washington, D.C., Oct. 15. A new radio te...

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PRESIDENT AWARDS SCHIFF TROPHY, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 14. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTING THE SCHIFF TROPHY FOR 1936 TO COMMANDER ANDREW C. McFALL, U.S.N., COMMANDER OF THE TRAINING SQUADRON 8 D 5 JUDGED TO BE THE MOST EFFICIENTLY OPERATED SQUADRON IN THE U.S. NAVAL AVIATION LAST YEAR. THE HERBERT SCHIFF TROPHY IS A MEMORIAL TO LIEUT. HERBERT SCHIFF, DECEASED, A NAVAL AVIATOR DURING THE WORLD WAR. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, WALTER C. B[...], WILLIAM SCHIFF, DONOR OF THE TROPHY AND BROTHER OF THE LATE LIEUT. SCHIFF, [...] COMDR. ANDREW C. McFALL; AND ADMIRAL WILLIAM D. LEAHY, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

PRESIDENT AWARDS SCHIFF TROPHY, WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 14. PRESIDENT...

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Planes on the field. Washington, D.C. municipal airport

Planes on the field. Washington, D.C. municipal airport

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A black and white photo of a small plane. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

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A black and white photo of a clock on a building. Office of War Information Photograph

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Washington, D.C. Walter Spangenberg, a student at Woodrow Wilson High School, has fitted up a workshop in the attic of his home where he builds model airplanes, ships and trains

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Portable trailer in use in blind landings. Washington D.C. This portable trailer where all the equipment is enclosed can be easily transported to any position on the Airdrome so that the pilot can approach the field into the wind for his landing. All the beam control is dispatched from this trailer to the instrument in the cockpit of the plane while at the same time the pilot is in contact with the airport control tower. Photo shows the plane in a test taking off over the trailer in a test at the Airdrome

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CURTISS AIRPLANE. TESTS OF CURTISS PLANE FOR ARMY

CURTISS AIRPLANE. TESTS OF CURTISS PLANE FOR ARMY

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT. DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. COL. CHARLES E. LEE, BRITISH AVIATOR, WITH AVRO TRAINING PLANE DESIGNED BY A.V. ROE OF ENGLAND

ALLIED AIRCRAFT. DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. COL. CHARLES E. LEE, B...

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AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. SGT. WATERS OF SIGNAL CORPS HELPING ON AIR MAIL

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. SGT. WATERS OF SIGNAL C...

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MITCHELL, WILLIAM. CAPT., U.S.A. AVIATOR. HORSE SHOW

MITCHELL, WILLIAM. CAPT., U.S.A. AVIATOR. HORSE SHOW

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Smithsonian Institution. Spirit of Saint Louis made at Hains Point II

Smithsonian Institution. Spirit of Saint Louis made at Hains Point II

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U.S. Army blimps, the T.C. 5 and T.C. 9 from Langley Field, Virginia passing over the Washington Monument during a practice flight

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[Aircraft, Washington, D.C.] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

[Aircraft, Washington, D.C.] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...

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Arrival of Round the world flyers at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [Washington, D.C.], 9/9/24

Arrival of Round the world flyers at Bowling [i.e., Bolling] Field, [W...

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Will Rogers & General Mitchell at Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling Field, Washington, D.C.], 4/24/25

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Widal inspects engine in new Flivver plane. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. A new Flivver plane, powered with a Ford V-8 Motor and capable of a cruising speed of 95 miles an hour, was demonstrated to Eugene Vidal, Director of the Bureau of Air Commerce, Department of Commerce, today. The plane has a wing spread of 36 feet. A low gas mileage is claimed for the ship, 16 miles to the gallon, on its flight from St. Louis to Chicago in 2 hours, 33 minutes. Director Vidal is shown inspecting the motor with Hayden Campbell, of St. Joseph, Mo., who flew the plane here

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