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Aviators and Airplanes in DC

National Capital: The good old days of aviationCreated by: LOC's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 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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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

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD

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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. OTHER CURTISS PLANES

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

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

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

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

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

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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. LOADING

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD. LOADING

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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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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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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.

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

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

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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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...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

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

Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airpo...

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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

Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airpo...

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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

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

Washington, D.C. The U.S. Weather Bureau station at the National Airpo...

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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

Washington, D.C. A lieutenant in the United States Army Air Transport ...

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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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Graf Zeppelin. Graf Zeppelin over 13th St.

Graf Zeppelin. Graf Zeppelin over 13th St.

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

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

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

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

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

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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

Washington, D.C. Walter Spangenberg, a student at Woodrow Wilson High ...

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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. 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

AIR MAIL. INAUGURATION OF SERVICE, POLO FIELD

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Maj. General M.M. Patrick at Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling Field, Washington, D.C]; Capt. Street, pilot, 8/28/24

Maj. General M.M. Patrick at Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling Field, Washi...

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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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The wreck of the [Dellavilaud?] plane that crashed in the Potomac river near the Naval Air Station, Anacostia, D.C. Chief Petty Officer F.H. Bushing and A.V. Cobb, aviation machinist mate, who were flying the plane were rescued. They were uninjured

The wreck of the [Dellavilaud?] plane that crashed in the Potomac rive...

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Smithsonian Institution interiors. Spirit of St. Louis in the Smithsonian V

Smithsonian Institution interiors. Spirit of St. Louis in the Smithson...

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[U.S. Army Blimp landing at Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.]

[U.S. Army Blimp landing at Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.]

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

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

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A dispatcher and flight steward. Washington, D.C. municipal airport

A dispatcher and flight steward. Washington, D.C. municipal airport

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In the airport control room with which incoming and outgoing airliners are in constant communication. Flight data is kept on the white slips of cardboard. A new electrical control board just completed on the opposite side of the room will replace this one. Washington, D.C. municipal airport

In the airport control room with which incoming and outgoing airliners...

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One of the many little trucks at the municipal airport in Washington, D.C. They are used to haul baggage and freight around the field

One of the many little trucks at the municipal airport in Washington, ...

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A plane on the field of the municipal airport in Washington, D.C.

A plane on the field of the municipal airport in Washington, D.C.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of workers, war production, aircraft, airfield, the 1930s -1940s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The uniforms are different but the cause is the same. Officers of the United Nations attend a garden party of the United Nations Club at Dumbarton Oaks, Sunday, September 6th, 1942. Left to right: Naval Aviation Cadet John Edward Sinclaire, United States of America and Captain Chaudhuri, Military Aide to the Agent General for India

The uniforms are different but the cause is the same. Officers of the ...

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[President Jimmy Carter's family departs to Camp David via helicopter from the White House lawn, Washington, D.C.]

[President Jimmy Carter's family departs to Camp David via helicopter ...

Contact sheet folder caption: Pres. Carter's appts., leaving White House for Camp David. TOH. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes.

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

Portable trailer in use in blind landings. Washington D.C. This portab...

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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...

A black and white photo of a man standing in a field. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

U.S. Army blimps, the T.C. 5 and T.C. 9 from Langley Field, Virginia p...

National Photo Company Collection. "Copyrighted and non-copyrighted prints must be credited National Photo".

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

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

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

Will Rogers & General Mitchell at Bowling Field [i.e., Bolling Field, ...

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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

Widal inspects engine in new Flivver plane. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15....

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Before he clipped a wing [...] Aviator Clyde Pangborn, world famous flyer, photoed at Wash., D.C., with Asst. Sec. of War, Harry Woodring, just a few moments before the ship, in taxing down the runway, clipped wings with another plane on the field as Fangborn prepared to given Congressmen and notables a ride in the big two motored plane which he may attempt a round-the-world flight with later. 7/26/35

Before he clipped a wing [...] Aviator Clyde Pangborn, world famous fl...

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U.S. Flyers win Mackay Award. Washington, D.C., May 8. Nine officers and enlisted men of the U.S. Air Corps were today presented with the Mackay trophy for 1936 as a reward for the heroic flight under unfavorable weather conditions from Langley Field, Virginia, to Allecan, Mich., last August. The trophy, which is awarded annually for the most meritorious air plane flight of the year, was presented to the flyers at Bolling Field, D.C., by Maj. General Malin Craig, U.S. Chief of Staff. In the photograph, left to right: Sergt. Frank B. Connor; Capt. Richard D. Nugent; Lieut. Edwin G. Simenson; Charles F. Horner, President of the National Aeronautic Association; Maj. General Malin Craig; Lieut. Burton W. Armstrong; Lieut. Herbert Morgan, Jr.; and Lieut. William P. Ragsdale, 5/8/1937

U.S. Flyers win Mackay Award. Washington, D.C., May 8. Nine officers a...

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Press Club women fete America's #1 woman aviator. Washington, D.C., Sept. 13. Hope Ridings Miller, Pres. of the Women's Press Club in Washington, left; with Jacquelin Cochran, America's number one woman aviator at a luncheon today given by the Women's Press Club of Washington, 9/13/38

Press Club women fete America's #1 woman aviator. Washington, D.C., Se...

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Coast Guard flyer gets distinguished flying cross. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. In recognition of a flight made 130 miles to sea through fog and rain to rescue a severely injured seaman, whose life was [àed] by prompt hospitalization, Lieut. R.L. [àrke], Coast Guard aviator, was today presented with the distinguished flying cross by Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau. In the photograph, left to right: Rear Admiral R.R. Waesche, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Lieut. Burke, Secretary Morgenthau, and Stephen Gibbons, Assistant Secretary of Treasury in charge of the Coast Guard, 10/14/38

Coast Guard flyer gets distinguished flying cross. Washington, D.C., O...

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Two killed in D.C. Army plane crash. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. Two U.S. Army Flyers--Lieut. Col. Leslie MacDill, General Staff Corps. Officer, and Private Joseph G. Gloxner, were burned to death today in the worst aerial tragedy in the history of the Capitol when their plane crashed in the street in Anacostia, a short distance from Bolling Field. Three automobiles were wrecked in the crash. Col. MacDill was piloting the plane, 11/9/38

Two killed in D.C. Army plane crash. Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. Two U.S...

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New process expected to revolutionize map making. Washington, D.C., March 21. A new machine just designed and perfected by John Braund, Cartographer for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, by which relief maps can be made showing all the details of topography in a form true to nature, is expected to revolutionize map making. Instead of compressed paper or cardboard, Braund uses a thin metal on which he prints the map, and, then hammers out the topography with a specially-designed electric hammer. Maps made by this process can be quickly understood and accurately read by even the untrained map reader. Braund said the new machine would be of untold value to armies in field in war time. 3-21-39

New process expected to revolutionize map making. Washington, D.C., Ma...

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Air mail pick-up demonstration - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Air mail pick-up demonstration - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

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Two airliners on the landing field. In the background can be seen the Washington Monument. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C.

Two airliners on the landing field. In the background can be seen the ...

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s US industrial development, Second World War, US war production, indusry, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

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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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Training. Work Projects Administration (WPA) vocational school. The complicated mechanism of an airplane engine will be no mystery to these District of Columbia students when they finish their WPA vocational training course in airplane mechanics. Upon completion of training, they will be qualified for jobs in some phase of the construction or maintenance of the United Nation's air armada

Training. Work Projects Administration (WPA) vocational school. The co...

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Washington, D.C. Walter Spangenberg, a student at Woodrow Wilson High School, working on an airplane model in his attic workshop

Washington, D.C. Walter Spangenberg, a student at Woodrow Wilson High ...

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Truck being loaded into the new C-82 at demonstration of equipment held by United States Army Air Forces. The after end of the fuselage opens to the complete height and width of the interior, which is square. This is first plane designed solely for hauling military cargo, and is the product of the combined engineering staffs of Air Technical Service Command and the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation

Truck being loaded into the new C-82 at demonstration of equipment hel...

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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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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF. AIRPLANE VIEW

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF. AIRPLANE VIEW

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BOLLING FIELD. FIRST AIRPORT AT WASHINGTON, D.C. VIEW OF ANACOSTIA NAVAL AIR STATION AND PART OF BOLLING FIELD

BOLLING FIELD. FIRST AIRPORT AT WASHINGTON, D.C. VIEW OF ANACOSTIA NAV...

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Airship. Army blimp C-71 over Alaska Ave.

Airship. Army blimp C-71 over Alaska Ave.

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

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

The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was completed in the 1850s. Th... More

Rep. P. P. Campbell & General Mitchell, 5/14/20

Rep. P. P. Campbell & General Mitchell, 5/14/20

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Bolling Field & Naval Air Station, [Washington, D.C.]

Bolling Field & Naval Air Station, [Washington, D.C.]

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Arrival of body of Maj. R.W. Imbrie at Wash. Navy Yard, 9/29/24

Arrival of body of Maj. R.W. Imbrie at Wash. Navy Yard, 9/29/24

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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

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H. Trubee Davidson & group of aviators at Bolly [i.e., Bolling] Field, 3/19/29

H. Trubee Davidson & group of aviators at Bolly [i.e., Bolling] Field,...

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

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

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Chinese Ambassador expresses regret to U.S. for bombing of liner President Hoover. Washington, D.C. Aug. 31. Chinese Ambassador C.T. Wang arriving at the State Department today where he conveyed to Secretary Hull the "profound regret" of the Chinese Government for the accidental bombing of the Dollar Liner President Hoover, and offered to make immediate redress. Under instructions from his government at Nanking, Wang told Hull that the President Hoover was hit by a Chinese aviator who mistook it for a Japanese transport. 8/31/37

Chinese Ambassador expresses regret to U.S. for bombing of liner Presi...

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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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