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1.	A Twentieth Century Goddess	1924-03-25	Airplanes; Girls;	Text from back of photo: 'Scattering rose petals to the four winds as a blessing on the round the world flyers for whom she was nominated as the goddess of flight, Miss Edna French, a member of a New York theatrical company, formed a pretty picture at Curtiss Field, Long Island, Tuesday, March 25.'

2.	Aerial Hobo Makes Debut	1924-03-22	Air pilots; Airplanes;	Text from back of image: "The aerial hobo has appeared as a deluxe counterpart of his earthly contemporaries. In fact he is none other than a distinguished officer of the U.S. Army air service - Lieut. Frank E. Benedict who has departed from Clover Field, Santa Monica, CA., on a transcontinental round trip to Washington, DC, and return. Benedict will make the journey by "bumming" rides with other army flyers who are making short trips from field to field along the line. His first ride, from Santa Monica to San Antonio, TX, is being made in a huge Martin bomber that happened to be going that way. He expects to take two months to make the round trip. The picture shows Benedict in the bomber just before starting."

3.	After Hopping 400 Miles at a Time, A Mere Six Feet is Nothing		Air pilots; Transcontinental flights;	Text from back of image: 'This photo shows Lieut. Smith. U.S. round-world flier, jumping from one gun to another aboard the sunken Von Hindenburg, flagship of the German battle fleet which was scuttled at Scapa Flow in 1918. The picture was taken the day before Lt. Smith and Lt. Wade hopped off for Iceland, Lieut. Wade crashing in the sea a short time out from Houton Bay, Orkney Islands.'

4.	An Air View of an Air Observatory	1934-05-28	Aerial views; Aerial photographs;	Text from back of image: "This aerial picture taken from the Goodyear blimp 'Volunteer' shows the Griffith Observatory and Hall of Science situated in the mountains, overlooking Hollywood, which has just been completed. Unique in that it will be for public education and pleasure rather than for purely scientific usage, the new observatory's scientific equipment will rank with the world's finest. One of the prominent features will be the planetarium which demonstrates movements of the stars by projecting their images on an overhead dome. Built in Jena, Germany, this is the third such instrument brought to the United States. In addition the new instrument has a solar observatory, a 12-inch refracting telescope, a 50-foot model of the moon and a hall of other astronomical exhibits."

5.	Another Flying General Appears	1924-04-03	Air pilots; Airplanes;	Text from back of image: "Another 'flying general' - Brig. Gen. R. F. Mittelstaedt, adjutant general of California, who is seen in this picture in his flying suit just prior to make a flight. 'Flying generals' have been few and far between and when they army air service succeeds in adding a new one to the list, it credits itself with a marked achievement. Gen. Mittelstaedt has become an aviation enthusiast of the first degree. The picture was taken at Clover Field, CA."

6.	Armless Aviator Pilots Monoplane	1925-01-07	Air pilots; Airplanes;	Text from back of image: 'A five-year record as a flyer without a single accident despite the fact that he had no arms is the amazing boast of Loxla G. Thornton, who is now at Clover Field, Calif., getting a new ship - a monoplane - ready for service. Thornton lost both arms in a railroad accident some years ago, so he has taken up aviation as a safer means of transportation and, despite having no hands and only half of one arm, has flown successfully for five years. An iron hook in place of one hand and the stump of the arm on the other are the sole means he has of manipulating the controls. The picture shows Thornton (on ground) with Kenneth W. Montee, who built the new plane.'

7.	Army Airmen Have Wonderful Collection of Trophies Won at Different Races	1925-01-12	Awards;	Text from back of image: "The above photo shows Major General Patrick, Chief of the Army Air Service with collection of trophies won by the Army airmen. The wreath shown in picture was presented by Japan to the World Flyers, also the Locatelli trophy presented by Italy to world flyers and Navy for their aid in the rescue of Italy's premier flyer, and also cups won in different cross country races as well as in the Pulitzer classics held annually.

8.	Army Aviators Are First to Successfully Land on Famous Island in Pacific	1924-04-01	Air pilots; Airplanes;	Text from back of image: "Landing without misap on the famous island of Lanai in the Hawaiian group, Lieuts. W. C. Goldsborough, E.S. Davis, and Sergt. Harold Fischer of the United States Army Air service are the first men to successfully land an airplane on the island. They flew a DeHaviland army plane. The picture shows them with their ship after returning to Luke Field, Honolulu."

9.	Aviator Changes from Motorboat to Plane	1924-07-21	Air pilots;	Text from back of image: 'The forward march of the daredevil side of aviation seems to keep pace with the rapid strides of commercial and military flying. The latest thriller is a change from a speeding motorboat to an airplane via the rope ladder route. The stunt was successfully accomplished at Coronado Beach, Calif., by Floyd Parsons, who transferred from the speedboat, Miss San Diego, piloted by Delbert Boyce, to an airplane piloted by Frank Sheltz. This is said to be the first time such a feat has been successfully done. This picture shows Floyd Parsons (left) who made the change and Frank Sheltz, who flew the plane to which he transferred.'

10.	Battle Fleet Commanded from Air	1923-11-21	Seaplanes; Hydroplanes;	Text from back of image: "For the first time in history, the United States Battle Fleet was commanded from aerial flagship, when Admiral Samuel S. Robison flew the Admiral's flag from a Navy seaplane en route from San Diego to Los Angeles. This picture shows Admiral Robison bidding good-by to Captain A. W. Marshal, commander of Aircraft Squadrons at San Diego."

11.	Bring Back Flyer's Map		Maps; Transcontinental flights;	Text from back of photo: 'The first relic of the round-the-world flight to be brought back is the map used by Lieut. Erik Nelson, engineering officer of the party, on the first leg of the long trip. It was brought back by a friend to whom Nelson presented it and shows through its myriad of wrinkles and torn pieces, highly interesting pencil notations made by the airman relative to the course of the flight. This picture shows little Lillian Guenther of Los Angeles holding the historic map.'

12.	Britains Place in the Sun		Airships;	Text from back of image: "A striking photograph taken today in Central London which illuminates to perfection the………; The picture is of H. M. Airship 'R.33' cruising toward London against a sunset sky."

13.	Charles Lindbergh and Mother		Airplanes;	Text from back of image: "Photo Shoes Charles Lindbergh at the age of eight years, with his mother. This early picture of the flight hero was taken in Minneapolis. The original photo is in the possession of a Portland lady, who has known 'Slim' since he was a baby. A bashful boy, Charles has won the admiration of the world by his modesty in face of."

14.	Consolidated C-87		Airplanes; Transport planes;	Text from back of image: "Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express. (This picture officially released by the War Department and permission is hereby granted for its reproduction. Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, San Diego, California)"

15.	Daring Parachute Jumper in the 'Pull Off' Action A-Plenty		Parachuting; Parachutists; Airplanes;	Text from back of image: "Lt. J. R. Tate, USN, caught in a remarkable photo in what is known as the 'pull off' the getaway of the jumper from the plane. He is jumping at an altitude of 1500 feet from a DT plane, over Pearl Harbor, Hawaiian Islands. The parachute has not opened up as yet, and Lt. Tate is upside down in mid air. It is a great picture."

16.	Destruction's Enemy		Inventors; Airplanes;	Text from back of image: "Harry Doucett, inventor of 'Wings' a parachute designed to save both plane and pilot alike is shown in the above picture seated in the plane which will test out the giant parachute. The invention will be used by a large motion picture corporation in a production which tells the story of the air service in the World War. A test flight is to be made in the near future."

17.	First Photos British World Fliers in China	1924-07-24		Text from back of image: "Photo shows L to R - General Feng, Chinese commander of air force in the Shanghai district, Flying Officer W. N. Plenderleith and Maj. Stuart MacLaren, head of the British round-the-world flight, as they appeared on their arrival at Shanghai, China. The daring Britishers appeared very sunburned, but happy. Since this picture was taken, the airmen were compelled to make a forced descent on Uruppu Island and for a time their lives were feared for."

18.	First Round the World Plane to be Forced Down	1924-03-20	Airplanes; Transcontinental flights;	Text from back of image: 'The first round the world plane was forced down yesterday, March 19 at Cottonwood, Calif. because of engine trouble. The damage was not serious and after an hour's delay the machine was on its way again. (Photo shows the round the world plane piloted by Lt. Wade which was forced down at Cottonwood, Calif. The picture shows mechanic working on the radiator and repairing other slight damage.)'

19.	First U. O. I Type Seaplane on the Pacific Coast	1923-10-16	Seaplanes; Hydroplanes;	Text from back of image: "This wonderful little water bird, specially designed to be catapulted from a ship's deck, has many unusual features, such as a speed of 120 miles per hour with a 220 hp Laurence Radial Motor. She climbs 780 ft. in ten minutes, has a wing spread of 34 ft. and carries a useful load of 811 lbs., and carries fuel for 3 1/2 hours sustained flight. This picture shows the U. O. I in flight at the Naval Air Station, San Diego, California."

20.	Freak of Fate Saves Parachute Jumper	1924-07-15	Air pilots;	Text from back of image: "Jumping from an airplane 2200 feet above Coronado Bay, CA, recently with the intention of landing safely in the water, George La Wand, aerial daredevil, was caught by a gust of wind and blown over the residence section of the city of Coronado. By a queer freak of fate, La Wand was saved from certain death among the high voltage wires, roof tops and trees when the parachute slowly settled into a tiny patch of clear ground - barely big enough for the parachute and the only safe landing place within considerable distance. This picture shows La Wand (left) and aviator Frank Sheltz, who piloted the plane from which La Wand jumped photographed just after the near-catastrophe."

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