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Title: Major General Patrick Here for Army Air Service Maneuvers
Date(s): 1922-09-21
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows Major General Mason M. Patrick, commanding the United States Army Air service who arrived at Mitchel Field today for the aerial and artillery maneuvers which are to be held there for the next ten days beginning September 21.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00503
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Another Flying General Appears
Date(s): 1924-04-03
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: '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.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00510
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Tries for Transcontinental Air Record
Date(s): 1929-08-21
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Capt. Roscoe Turner, chief pilot for the Nevada Air Lines flew from the Grand Central Air Terminal, Glendale, California to Albuquerque, NM in five hours and 15 minutes. Immediately after refueling and breakfast the flyer hopped off on the second leg of the flight to Tulsa, Okla., according to dispatches from the New Mexico city. According to officials of the air line, Turner will smash the transcontinental speed record of 17 hours, 38 minutes, 16 3/5 seconds, established by...
Show moreText on verso: 'Capt. Roscoe Turner, chief pilot for the Nevada Air Lines flew from the Grand Central Air Terminal, Glendale, California to Albuquerque, NM in five hours and 15 minutes. Immediately after refueling and breakfast the flyer hopped off on the second leg of the flight to Tulsa, Okla., according to dispatches from the New Mexico city. According to officials of the air line, Turner will smash the transcontinental speed record of 17 hours, 38 minutes, 16 3/5 seconds, established by Capt. Frank Hawks if the flyer is able to keep up the pace set in the first lap. Photo shows the Lockheed Vega plane, just before Capt. Roscoe Turner took off on record breaking attempt.'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 1975360_489
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: British Flyers off on Round World Flight
Date(s): 1924
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'The British unofficial round the world flight which will compete with the American cruise, got off from Southampton recently, in the 'Vulture' a huge amphibian plane. Photo shows first view to reach this country of the start, from left to right, Sergt. Andrews (mechanic), Flying Officer J. Flenderleigh (pilot), and Squadron Leader A. Stuart MacLaren (navigator).
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 1975360_00294
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: All for One; One for All'
Date(s): 1930/1940, 1930, 1940
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah - It was 'all for one; one for all' when John Cobb (center with goggles on head) went out to smash Capt. George E. T. Eyston's land speed mark by driving 368.85 miles per hour in his turtle-shaped Railton 'Red Lion.' Cobb is shown here with his team of expert mechanics and AAA officials and timers.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00614
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Hero Fliers Return
Date(s): 1925-09-24
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'The crew of the navy seaplane PN9-1 having been lost at sea for 9 days and finally picked up by the submarine P4 were given a fitting welcome upon their return to S. F. today aboard the U.S.S. Idaho. Photo shows from left to right former Sen. James D. Phelan, H. Clay Miller, Commander John Rodgers, Supervisor Rossi and Charles W. Fay.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00371
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Armless Aviator Pilots Monoplane
Date(s): 1925-01-07
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: '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...
Show moreText on verso: '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.'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00427
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Good Will Flyers Arrive at Washington
Date(s): 1927-05-02
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Harris & Ewing (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Bringing to an end the 18,500 mile flight from San Antonio, the Good Will Flyers landed at Bolling Field, Washington, to be received by the President of the United States and the representatives of the Latin American Countries. As the guns boomed forth the executive salute the planes landed in order and a reception followed that will not long be forgotten. The President is shown saluting and the twenty-one guns followed by the Star Spangled Banner.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00309
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Army Flyer Saved in Spectacular Forced Landing
Date(s): 1936-08-21
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Miles from an airport and with his failing motor covered with escaping oil Lt. Robert H. Terrill, Army test pilot, saved his life with a spectacular forced landing in a beet field this afternoon at 107th Street and Central Avenue. The left wheel of the plane was torn completely off. The pilot was not injured. Photo shows Lt. Robert Merrill standing on wing of plane after the crack up.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00524
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Chamberlin Picks Floyd Bennett Field as New York's Best Airport
Date(s): 1920/1940, 1920, 1940
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: '(Photo shows Chamberlin pointing out spots of interest to Peter J. Brady) Floyd Bennett Field on Barren Island, is New York City's best bet in airports, Clarence Chamberlin, trans-Atlantic flier and city air engineer, announced after a tour of the city's aviation centers with Peter J. Brady, of New York State Aviation Commission.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00600
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: As They Arrived Back in Civilization
Date(s): 1924-05-29
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows Maj. Frederick Martin, world flight commander and his mechanic, Sergt. Harvey, as they appeared, ragged, dirty and careworn on their arrival at Port Moller, Alaska, May 10th, after ten days wandering in the wilderness along the Alaskan peninsula as the result of the crashing of their plane against a mountain.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00367
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Returned Naval Aviators & Families
Date(s): 1921-01-14
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Bain News Service (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Dorothy Flowerton, Mrs. Farrell, Lt. Farrell, Lt. Kloor, Mrs. Minton, Lt. Hinton'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00382
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Capt. Hugo Sundstedt and Lieut. Paul Micelli
Date(s): 1919~, 1919
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Bain News Service (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Capt. Hugo Sundstedt and Lieut. Paul Micelli, transatlantic navigators of the air'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00422
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Flying to Australia
Date(s): 1928-06-03
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'According to latest reports, the 'Southern Cross,' tri-motored Fokker plane piloted by Capt. Charles F. Kingsford Smith of Australia, has left Hawaii, to which it flew from Oakland, Calif., and is well on the way to the Fiji Islands, the next scheduled stop, en route to Australia. (Photo shows a hitherto unpublished photo of the three men accompaning Capt. Kingsford-Smith in the Southern Cross. The photo was taken a few minutes before the hopoff from Oakland, as the commander...
Show moreText on verso: 'According to latest reports, the 'Southern Cross,' tri-motored Fokker plane piloted by Capt. Charles F. Kingsford Smith of Australia, has left Hawaii, to which it flew from Oakland, Calif., and is well on the way to the Fiji Islands, the next scheduled stop, en route to Australia. (Photo shows a hitherto unpublished photo of the three men accompaning Capt. Kingsford-Smith in the Southern Cross. The photo was taken a few minutes before the hopoff from Oakland, as the commander was warming up the motors. Left to right: James Warner, radio operator; Capt. Charles Ulm, co-pilot; Lieut. Harry Lyon, navigator.)'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00246a
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Aviator Sergeants at --neola
Date(s): 1917-07-31
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Bain News Service (photographer)
Description: From front of photo: 'C. Tiffany, C.E. Tronbridge, T.E. Tillinghast, T.H. Webb (seated), J.A. Richards, W.P. Jacob, H.P. Trainer, L.C. Snow, C.F. Smythe'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00502
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Coste and Bellonte in New York After Dallas Hop
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 Capt. D. Coste and Maurice Bellonte, receiving the congratulations of one of their admirers, at Curtiss Airport, Long Island, as they returned after successfully completing their flight to Dallas, Texas, for prize of $25,000 offered by Col. W. Easterwood, of Texas.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00248
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Lost World Flight Commander United with Family
Date(s): 1924-05-29
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows Major Frederick Martin, his wife and son, on board the S.S. Catherine D. on the Major's arrival at Bellingham, Washington, from Port Moller, Alaska. A big crowd was at the dock to greet the famous pilot after his hazardous adventure along the Alaskan peninsula.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00367_1
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: After Trans-Atlantic Flight
Date(s): 1934-05-28
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Paul Codos (left) and Maurice Rossi, the daring French airmen who crossed the Atlantic from Paris to New York in 38 hours and 27 minutes, are pictured at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, May 28, shortly after they had brought their silver monoplane to earth at Floyd Bennett Airport, Brooklyn, N.Y.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00404
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Army Flyer Given Ten Years for Bank Robbery
Date(s): 1920/1945, 1920, 1945
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner)
Description: Text on verso: 'Lieut. Herbert C. Lichtenberger, United States Army flyer, acting as instructor at Randolph Field, TX was sentenced for ten years by a court-martial today at the Army post of Fort Sam Houston, TX on a charge of robbing the Schertz, Texas State Bank of $648, Feb. 15. Photo shows him with his attorneys, (l to r) Col. P. J. Hennessey, J. Franklin Spears, Lichtenberger (defendant), and C. W. Anderson at the trial.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00520
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Round World Pilots Get Gift of Portland Roses as They Leave Vancouver, Wash.
Date(s): 1924-03-22
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'A committee headed by Mayor George L. Baker of Portland, Ore. presented the round the world pilots with a gift of beautiful Portland roses just before they left the aviation field at Vancouver, Wash. (Photo shows Mayor George L. Baker of Portland, Ore. giving letters to Major Martin, commanding the world flight, for delivery to the Emperor of Japan and the President of the Chinese republic.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00276
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Will Be New Chief of U.S. Army Air Service
Date(s): 1930/1940, 1930, 1940
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner)
Description: Text on verso: 'A recent portrait of Brig. Gen. James E. Fechet, now Assistant Chief of the Army Air Corps who became Chief of Army Air Service in December of this year upon the retirement of Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, the present Chief because of age. With this promotion Gen. Fechet will become a Major General. Gen. Patrick will be 64 years old.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00512
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Coast-to-Coast Test Speed Flight Fails!
Date(s): 1929-08-22
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: At that, Captain Roscoe Turner got to New York from Glendale, Calif., with a navigator and three passengers, in 19 hours 51 minutes, after making four stops for fuel. He had hoped to make the trip in 18 hours. Photo shows left to right: Fred Trosper, Russell Peck, Capt. Roscoe Turner, pilot; D.R. Lane, and Harold C. Gatty, on their arrival at Roosevelt Field, Long Island.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 1975360_490
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Lindy's Boat Off Maine Shore
Date(s): 1929-06-10
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'This exclusive photo from a plane shows Col. Lindbergh's boat, the Mouette, as she lay anchored between Magee's and Bar Islands near Port Clyde, Maine. The craft is still playing hide and seek with the newspapermen.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00236
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Skunk is Mascot of Air Squadron
Date(s): 1936-09-10
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Black Narcissus, flying mascot of the 77th Pursuit Squadron, Barksdale Field, Shreveport, LA, is a four-month-old skunk. But not an orthodox skunk for Black Narcissus has visited a surgeon. The pet is shown with his owner, Lieut. Douglas T. Mitchell, troop commander of the temporary Army air base at Shushan Field, LA. Black Narcissus has 17 flying hours to his credit.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00527
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Round-the-World Army Fliers Arrive in Los Angeles
Date(s): 1924-02-23
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Round-the-world army fliers arrive in Los Angeles, Calif. to prepare for the hop off of the world flight, which is to take place March 15 at Clover Field, Santa Monica, a suburb of Los Angeles. This picture shows, left to right: Lieut. C.C. Moseley, commander of Clover Field, greeting the army fliers, Lieuts. Schulze, Erik Nelson, Leigh Wade and Jack Harding.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00265
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

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