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Title: Jimmy Murphy Wins Again!
Date(s): 1920/1940, 1920, 1940
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Jimmy Murphy, acknowledged king of race drivers, just can't seem to finish in any other position than first. In a survival-of-the-fittest race at the Fresno (California) Raisin Day Classic on April 26, Jimmy piloted his Durant Special over the 150-mile course in the record time of 1 h. 26 m. 54 61-100s., an average of 103.55 miles per hour, thereby acquiring unto himself $5000, 300 points on the 1923 championship standing, and a few more laurels. It wasn't a walk-away for...
Show moreText on verso: 'Jimmy Murphy, acknowledged king of race drivers, just can't seem to finish in any other position than first. In a survival-of-the-fittest race at the Fresno (California) Raisin Day Classic on April 26, Jimmy piloted his Durant Special over the 150-mile course in the record time of 1 h. 26 m. 54 61-100s., an average of 103.55 miles per hour, thereby acquiring unto himself $5000, 300 points on the 1923 championship standing, and a few more laurels. It wasn't a walk-away for Murphy by a long shot, but his cool-headed driving and good luck in driving the race without having to put into the pits once brought him home by a good margin. (#949 - This photo shows Jimmy Murphy, king of race drivers, before winning the 150-mile Fresno [California] Raisin Day Classic).'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00615
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Army Airmen Have Wonderful Collection of Trophies Won at Different Races
Date(s): 1925-01-12
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: '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.
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00519
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Coste and Bellonte Back in New York
Date(s): 1930-09-06
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows the Question Mark as it landed with Capt. D. Coste and Maurice Bellonte at Curtiss Field, Long Island, after they successfully completed their flight to Dallas, Texas for the $25,000 prize offered by Col. W. Easterwood. A large crowd turned out to welcome them.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00250
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Graf Zeppelin in Japan
Date(s): 1929-08-28
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows the Graf Zeppelin as it soared over the Tokio station on Aug. 19th. This photo was flown across the Pacific Ocean in the Graf and relayed east from Los Angeles by regular airmail, beating the Graf on the trip to New York.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00089
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Richman Plane in Paris
Date(s): 1936-09-14
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Before Harry Richman, night club singer, and Dick Merrill took off from Southport, England on their return flight to the United States, they made a flight from England to Paris. Their plane, the Lady Peace, is seen above as it took off from Le Bourget, Paris, for the return flight to England.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00196
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Biplane on water
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00162
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: French Airmen Rescued from Sahara
Date(s): 1932-02-23
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Hundreds were on hand to give a warm welcome to the three French aviators, Reginensi, Youge, and Lenier, who for six days wandered helplessly in the heart of the Sahara Desert after their plane had been forced down on a trans-African flight. Forced to ration their food and water, the fliers were exhausted when found by Col. Vuillemin, commander of the French Air Force in Africa. Above photo shows the three airmen as they were welcomed back at Le Bourget Field, Paris. Left to...
Show moreText on verso: 'Hundreds were on hand to give a warm welcome to the three French aviators, Reginensi, Youge, and Lenier, who for six days wandered helplessly in the heart of the Sahara Desert after their plane had been forced down on a trans-African flight. Forced to ration their food and water, the fliers were exhausted when found by Col. Vuillemin, commander of the French Air Force in Africa. Above photo shows the three airmen as they were welcomed back at Le Bourget Field, Paris. Left to right: Roger Lenier, Jean Reginensi, holding his daughter; and Joseph Touge.'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00403
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Amphibious plane
Date(s): 1930
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Harris & Ewing (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Navy air cooled amphibian plane.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00165
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: New York Cheers Flying Mollisons
Date(s): 1933-08-01
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Not even the hottest spell of the year could prevent enthusiastic New Yorkers from thronging the lower canyon of Broadway to acclaim Amy Johnson and Jim Mollison on their courageous flight from England to the United States. This was the scene during the triumphal procession to City Hall.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00191
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Army Brushes Up on Anti-Aircraft Defense
Date(s): 1939-09-22
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Miller Field, Staten Island, NY - High army officers look over target dropped by plane at conclusion of anti-aircraft training exercises here, Sept. 22. Major Horace O. Cushman, plans and training officer, 1st Infantry Brigade, points to a hit in the target. On right is Brig. Gen. Walter C. Short, commanding 1st division.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00528
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Col. Lindbergh Pays Homage to America's Unknown Soldier
Date(s): 1927-06-22
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Harris & Ewing (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Col. Charles A. Lindbergh placing a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, today June 12.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00219
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Planning Route for Round World Flight
Date(s): 1923-12-16
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Army officers have given the flight route for the round the world flight by the Army Air Service in April, the most careful consideration. Photo shows left to right, Lieut. Wade, Major Rader, Capt. Street, Major Frank, executive of the U.S. Air Service, Col. Kilner and Gen. Mason T. Patrick, head of the Air Service examining the route to be taken.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 1975360_00262
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Army Balloonist Sets New Record of Nearly Eight Miles
Date(s): 1927-05-05
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows - Capt. Hawthorne C. Gray, Army aeronaut, at Scot Field, Ill., who yesterday broke the world's record for altitude in a free balloon when ascended 41,000 feet, which is a distance of nearly eight miles. The previous record was less than 36,000 feet made by two German balloonists. Descending to 8,000 feet and finding that his craft was headed for a swamp at more than 1,600 feet per minute, Gray removed his oxygen mask and made a parachute jump landing safely.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00145
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: French Fliers Feted at Capital Dinner
Date(s): 1930-09-09
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows the intrepid French fliers, the first to conquer the non-stop westward flight from Paris, to New York, at the dinner given by the Board of Trade in Washington, after they visited President Herbert Hoover. Left to right - F.T. Davison, assistant Secretary of War; M. Bellonte, Jules Henry, of the French Embassy, Capt. D. Coste, George Plitt, pres. of the Board of Trade, and Vice-President C. Curtis, who delivered the address of welcome to the fliers.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00401
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Plane Refuels from Another 2500 Feet Above City of Dallas
Date(s): 1920/1940, 1920, 1940
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Two hundred gallons of gasoline were transferred to the army tri-motored Fokker plane 'Question Mark,' 2500 feet above Dallas, TX, Dec. 20. The supply ship, a Douglass biplane, dropped a hose end while flying directly above the Question Mark, and the hose was attached directly to the tank of the big Fokker monoplane. The refueling test was accomplished on an experimental endurance flight at a 100 miles an hour. Both ships are army planes. Photo shows the two planes while in...
Show moreText on verso: 'Two hundred gallons of gasoline were transferred to the army tri-motored Fokker plane 'Question Mark,' 2500 feet above Dallas, TX, Dec. 20. The supply ship, a Douglass biplane, dropped a hose end while flying directly above the Question Mark, and the hose was attached directly to the tank of the big Fokker monoplane. The refueling test was accomplished on an experimental endurance flight at a 100 miles an hour. Both ships are army planes. Photo shows the two planes while in the process of transferring the fuel. The Question Mark is the monoplane flying below.'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00586
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Graf Zeppelin Returns to Friedrichshafen!
Date(s): 1929
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'After its journey around the world the Graf Zeppelin was safely brought to its hangar in Freidrichsafen, Germany. Over 20,000 persons joined in great welcome. This photo, first to arrive, shows the Graf Zeppelin as seen, looking through a welcoming arch that was erected for the occasion, at the field.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00098
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Oldest Army Aviator Named Assistant Air Corps Chief
Date(s): 1930/1940, 1930, 1940
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Harris & Ewing (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Lieut. Col. Benjamin D. Foulois, oldest aviator in point of service in the army and former private in the ranks, has been promoted to Brigadier General and named Assistant Chief of the Army Air Corps to take effect December 14th. Lieut. Col. Foulois was born in New England in 1879 and entered the army in 1900 as a private and since then has held every rank from private to lieutenant colonel except during the World War when he was name a brigadier general.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00511
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Flying Mollisons Get City's Acclaim
Date(s): 1933-08-01
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Responding to the cheers of enthusiastic New Yorkers, Amy Johnson, and Jim Mollison, wave their thanks to the thousands of New Yorkers lining Broadway for the triumphal procession up the Avenue of City Hall, their to be greeted by the mayor and congratulated on their courageous trans-Atlantic flight.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00192
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Graf Zeppelin in Japan
Date(s): 1929-08-28
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows the ground crew which landed the Graf Zeppelin at Kasumigaura, composed of sailors of the Japanese Imperial Navy, marshalled within the hangar at Kasumigaura just as the Graf Zeppelin appeared on the field.' (This photo was flown across the Pacific Ocean on the Graf Zeppelin and relayed east from Los Angeles to new York by regular airmail, beating the zeppelin in the trip eastward)
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00088
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Jerome C. Hunsaker, vice-president of the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation
Date(s): 1929-08-21
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Thirty-six hours by dirigible from San Francisco to Honolulu, carrying 75 passengers, and with a mail and express capacity of 20,000 pounds is a project which may beocme a reality within the next couple of years, according to Commander Jerome C. Hunsaker, vice-president of the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation, who arrived in San Francisco yesterday from Honolulu on the Matson Liner Malolo. The Zeppelins would be 780 feet long, great length than the Graf Zeppelin, and duplicating...
Show moreText on verso: 'Thirty-six hours by dirigible from San Francisco to Honolulu, carrying 75 passengers, and with a mail and express capacity of 20,000 pounds is a project which may beocme a reality within the next couple of years, according to Commander Jerome C. Hunsaker, vice-president of the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation, who arrived in San Francisco yesterday from Honolulu on the Matson Liner Malolo. The Zeppelins would be 780 feet long, great length than the Graf Zeppelin, and duplicating in size the two Zeppelins now being built by the Goodyear Corporation for the U. S. Navy Department. Photo shows Commander Jerome C. Hunsaker shortly after his arrival at San Francisco on the Matson Liner Malolo.'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00117
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: First Photos British World Fliers in China
Date(s): 1924-07-24
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows the British round-the-world expedition, headed by Maj. Stuart MacLaren, as it wound its way in the Whangpoo River, at Shanghai, China. The entire crew of four arrived in China on the giant Vickers Vulture amphibian. General Feng, commander of the Chinese air force in the Shanghai district, was at the dock to greet the daring Britishers.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00299
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: World flyers
Date(s): 1925
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'First exclusive photo of (left to right) Lt. Arwald, Mrs. Cole, and Lt. Lowell Smith after Mrs. Frances Cole, sister of Lieut. Arwald unveiled the monument at Sand Point Field, Seattle, Wash., commemorating the world flight.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 1975360_00293
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Transatlantic flyers
Date(s): 1929-06-29
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Associated Press (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Elinor Smith, holder of women's world solo endurance flight record, second from right, poses with prospective transatlantic fliers before their plane, the 'Pathfinder', at Scarboro Airport, Scarboro, ME, on June 29. Left to right, Mrs. Lewis A. Yancey, Lewis A. Yancey, Miss Smith, and Roger X. Williams.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 1975360_484
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Atlantic Flying Boat Undergoes Trials
Date(s): 1936-09-14
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: of image: 'The short flying-boat Caledonia, the first plane scheduled for the Imperial Airways experimental trans-Atlantic service, is undergoing constructor's trials at Rochester, England, before going to the marine aircraft experimental establishment at Felixstowe to undergo official trials for a certificate of air worthiness. After the tests the Caledonia will undertake a series of Atlantic flights. The photo shows engineers testing the controls of the ship at Rochester.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00173
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Fliers Land on World's Highest Landing Field
Date(s): 1929-08-17
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: George E. Russell, aerial photographer of San Francisco, and Bob Hancock, wellknown pilot, landed on what is believed to be the highest landing field in the world when they made a trip recently and landed in the Templeman Meadows in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an altitude of 8500 feet. The two fliers used a six passenger cabin Travelair monoplane. The trip was made with a view of finding possible landing fields in the high Sierras, and also to engage in a few days fishing....
Show moreText on verso: George E. Russell, aerial photographer of San Francisco, and Bob Hancock, wellknown pilot, landed on what is believed to be the highest landing field in the world when they made a trip recently and landed in the Templeman Meadows in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an altitude of 8500 feet. The two fliers used a six passenger cabin Travelair monoplane. The trip was made with a view of finding possible landing fields in the high Sierras, and also to engage in a few days fishing. In order to get to Templeman Meadows, a three day trip with pack horses is necessary, while the fliers completed this same trip from Mills Field, San Francisco in 2 hours and 10 minutes. Limits of golden trout were secured by each flyer in one hour after landing. Templeman Meadows is in the Mt. Whitney section of California. Photo shows from left to right B. Jenvers, High Fulton, G.E. Russell, H.T. Hay Jr., and Bob Hancock showing the limits of golden trout they caught in less than an hours fishing. Russell and Hancock made the trip into Templeman Meadows from San Francisco in 2 hours and 10 minutes, while it took the other three members of the party three days to make the trip with pack horses.'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 1975360_486
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

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