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Title: New World-Flight Attempt
Date(s): 1924-03-07
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Photo shows group of Argentine officers who are in London to buy a British plane in which to fly around the world. The expedition has been financed by public subscription and government grant in the Argentine. Photo shows the round-world flyers, L to R, Lieut. Nelson T. page of Argentine Navy; Major Pedro Zanni of Argentine Army and Felipe Beltrame, mechanic.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00301
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Wiley Post Rides in Triumph Through New York
Date(s): 1933-07-26
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'While ticker tape came floating down from the windows of tall skyscrapers and thousands on the sidewalks roared a lusty greeting, Wiley Post was ridden in triumph up Broadway to New York's City Hall to receive the city's official welcome for his daring flight around the world.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00304
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: British Start Their Own Round-the-World Flight
Date(s): 1924
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Squadron-leader A. Stuart MacLaren's farewell kiss to his wife just before the huge British amphibian plane 'Vulture,' from which he is shown leaning out, just before the start of England's own 25,000 mile round-the-world flight. The 'Vulture' with MacLaren as navigator, flying-officer J. Flenderleigh as pilot and Sergeant Andrews as mechanic started a 'solo' attempt to circle the globe from Calshot Aerodrome, Southampton, England, on Tuesday, March 25, a moment after the...
Show moreText on verso: 'Squadron-leader A. Stuart MacLaren's farewell kiss to his wife just before the huge British amphibian plane 'Vulture,' from which he is shown leaning out, just before the start of England's own 25,000 mile round-the-world flight. The 'Vulture' with MacLaren as navigator, flying-officer J. Flenderleigh as pilot and Sergeant Andrews as mechanic started a 'solo' attempt to circle the globe from Calshot Aerodrome, Southampton, England, on Tuesday, March 25, a moment after the photo was taken. The plane will travel via France, Egypt, India, China, Japan, Canada and Greenland.'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00295
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: Bring Back Flyer's Map
Date(s): 1925
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: '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.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 1975360_00291
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Mattern Gets City's Greeting
Date(s): 1933-07-31
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Although his ambition to be the first man to fly around the world alone was thwarted by a series of mishaps, Jimmy Mattern came back to New York to be officially greeted by Mayor John P. O'Brien July 31st, and congratulated on his safe return and for his 'courage and resolution in the face of insurmountable obstacles.' Mattern is shown waving to the crowd as he left City Hall after the ceremonies. With him are Harry Jameson (left) and Irving Friedman, backers of his flight.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00306
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 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.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00300
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: Thousands Mourn at Post Bier in State Capitol
Date(s): 1935-08-23
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'A military guard of honor flanking the casket containing the body of Wiley Post, as it lay in state at the state capitol, in Oklahoma City, where thousands filed past to pay last respects to the greatest flier. Planes flew overhead dropping blossoms and crepe streamers as part of the unprecedented funeral rites, attended by Oklahoma's most prominent citizens, including the governor.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00305
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: When Mattern Arrived in Oslo
Date(s): 1933-06-13
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'After being forced down at Jomfruland, a lonely island off the coast of Norway, Jimmy Mattern, American flyer now over the Pacific Ocean enroute to Nome, Alaska, on his round-the-world flight, flew his battered plane to Oslo, Norway, to refuel and make minor repairs. This photo shows Mattern surrounded by residents beside his plane at Oslo as he came down.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00307
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: British Start Round-the-World Flight
Date(s): 1924
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: '(Photo shows British sea-and-air plane on slipway at Calshot Aerodrom, Southampton, England, surrrounded by Royal Air Force men before start of world flight)'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00297
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: Finland Flyer Makes Leisurely Air Flight Around the World
Date(s): 1933
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Harris & Ewing (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'A recent visitor to Washington was Capt. Vaino Bremer of Finland, who is making a leisurely around-the-world flight. He was a competitor in the Chicago air races.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00303
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: De Pinedo's Second Plane Arrives
Date(s): 1925
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Six men with six stilettos kept a 24-hour vigil beside the airplane Santa Maria II all the way across the Atlantic. It became known when the plane arrived in New York aboard the Duilio. The Santa Maria II will replace the destroyed plane of Francesco de Pinedo, Italian aviator now in New York on his way around the world. Photo shows de Pinedo reading letter from wife which came over on same ship with plane.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00302
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: A Twentieth Century Goddess
Date(s): 1924-03-25
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: '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.'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 1975360_00292
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: British Flyers Off on Round World Flight
Date(s): 1924-06-07
Contributor(s): Du Pont, Lammot, 1909-1964 (former owner), Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc. (photographer)
Description: Text on verso: 'Squadron-Leader A. Stuart MacLaren (navigator), flying-officer J. Fenderleigh (pilot) and Sergeant Andrews (mechanic) commenced their attempt to fly around the world in 'the Vulture' a huge amphibian plane recently from Southampton, Eng. The British flight which is an unofficial competition with the American around the world flyers will travel via France, Egypt, India, China, Japan, Canada and Greenland, about 25,000 miles. Photo shows Mrs. MacLaren and her two little children...
Show moreText on verso: 'Squadron-Leader A. Stuart MacLaren (navigator), flying-officer J. Fenderleigh (pilot) and Sergeant Andrews (mechanic) commenced their attempt to fly around the world in 'the Vulture' a huge amphibian plane recently from Southampton, Eng. The British flight which is an unofficial competition with the American around the world flyers will travel via France, Egypt, India, China, Japan, Canada and Greenland, about 25,000 miles. Photo shows Mrs. MacLaren and her two little children waving a last farewell to their daddy.'
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Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00296
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection

Title: British Flyers Off on Round World Flight
Date(s): 1924-04-07
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 more or less compete with the American cruise got off from Southhampton recently in the 'Vulture' a hugh amphibian plane. First photo to reach this country shows the actual start of the plane which contained Squadron-Leader A. Stuart MacLaren (navigator), Flying Officer J. Flenderleigh (pilot), and Sergeant Andrews (mechanic).'
Collection ID: Lammot du Pont, Jr. collection of aeronautical photographs (Accession 1975.360)
Hagley ID: 75360_00298
Collection: Lammot du Pont, Jr. aeronautical collection