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1929
Once again the National Air Races have rolled around. This year they are held in a more centrally located spot – the Cleveland Municipal Airport. A great deal of effirt has been expended to make this attractive. A band on an especially built truck dispenses music while the stands lining the field are filling. What a mass of air-minded enthusiasts have turned out to see the wonders of aviation displayed.Truly is it a marvelous reception to these famous pilots who will vie with one another in these speed contests.
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Continental’s representatives in addition to my self watching the show.At the left is Rene Labadie out test pilot, then Archie Niven, Chief Engineer, Orley Baird, Automotive Sales Mgr., and Fred Gould my worthy assistant.
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Over at the Broadcasting booth were many well known persons in the aircraft industry. Near the right side, outside of the booth railing, Capt. Frank Hawkes grinned at an acquaintance with his famous smile.
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The grand old man of Naval Aviation is Admiral Moffat. Here he stops to talk with Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker our world war ace. Eddie is associated with one of the big airlines. Admiral Moffet of course is making our naval aviation something to be proud of.
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I want you to meet a few celebrities in aviation circles. The man in naval uniform in the broadcastin booth is Admiral Moffet. To the left of him stands Cliff Henderson, Race Manager. To Moffet’s right is Capt. Frank Hawkes and then Billy Brock
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Admiral Moffet is introduced to the crowd and makes a short speech to them. He is extremely popular and an excellent officer.
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The great crowd that jams the stands and concourse are a colorful sight. The man in naval uniform is again Admiral Moffet strolling with Eddie Rickenbacker the man with the Panama skypiece.
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The official greeter of the Race Meet was Cliff Henderson. He is just greeting one of the feminine pilots who have arrived from California in a cross country race.
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Senator Hiram Bingham is another aviation enthusiast. This distinguished white haired statesman greets the vast assembly over the public address system.
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Lieut. Al. Williams, noted Navy speed flyer is here. He has entertained the crowd with his famous upside down flying and is saying his few words in behalf of aviation.
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Former Vice-President Charles Dawes tears himself away from his famous pipe long enough to say a few words to the crowd. This is indeed a focal point for people who have been before the public eye.
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This Dr. Hugo Eckner Day at the Races. At the controls of one of the Goodyear blimps escorted by two others, he arrives at Cleveland from Akron.
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While the other blimps circle overhead, Dr. Eckner brings the nose of the “Defender” lower and lower as he coasts in over the field with landing lines trailing. The master of the Graf Zeppelin has not lost his touch.
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The ground crew catches the ropes and slowly the blimp is pulled to earth. The ladder to the cabin is lowered and Dr. Eckner steps forth to be greeted by Race officials.
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Sitting on the back of one of the official cars Dr. Eckner is escorted to the stands with mounted police. The crowd roars a greeting and the jovial doctor waves his greetings to the multitude.
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Sitting on the back of one of the official cars Dr. Eckner is escorted to the stands with mounted police. The crowd roars a greeting and the jovial doctor waves his greetings to the multitude.
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Shooting across the line in her sleek, yellow Lockheed Vega monoplane, Amelia Earhart took first place in her classification of the woman’s division. She flew in from Los Angeles in exceptional time. These woman pilots should learn how to wear their clothes. Amelia looks like some kind of clotheshorse.
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In the open plane class for women, Gladys Odonnell took first place. She is a tall statuesque girl and quite good looking.
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No air show would be complete without the Army’s crack First Pursuit Group from Selfridge Field. These flyers make a team which is hard to surpass anywhere in the world. They have a novel way of introducing themselves by forming the letters “A” and then “A C” for Air Corps. Their precision is excellent. Then they break up into their battle formation of “V” in echelon. Down they come in a crescendo of deafening tumult of screaming wires, howling propellers and snarling engines. Our hats are off to these flyers from the shores of Lake St. Clair.
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No air show would be complete without the Army’s crack First Pursuit Group from Selfridge Field. These flyers make a team which is hard to surpass anywhere in the world. They have a novel way of introducing themselves by forming the letters “A” and then “A C” for Air Corps. Their precision is excellent. Then they break up into their battle formation of “V” in echelon. Down they come in a crescendo of deafening tumult of screaming wires, howling propellers and snarling engines. Our hats are off to these flyers from the shores of Lake St. Clair.
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No air show would be complete without the Army’s crack First Pursuit Group from Selfridge Field. These flyers make a team which is hard to surpass anywhere in the world. They have a novel way of introducing themselves by forming the letters “A” and then “A C” for Air Corps. Their precision is excellent. Then they break up into their battle formation of “V” in echelon. Down they come in a crescendo of deafening tumult of screaming wires, howling propellers and snarling engines. Our hats are off to these flyers from the shores of Lake St. Clair.
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No air show would be complete without the Army’s crack First Pursuit Group from Selfridge Field. These flyers make a team which is hard to surpass anywhere in the world. They have a novel way of introducing themselves by forming the letters “A” and then “A C” for Air Corps. Their precision is excellent. Then they break up into their battle formation of “V” in echelon. Down they come in a crescendo of deafening tumult of screaming wires, howling propellers and snarling engines. Our hats are off to these flyers from the shores of Lake St. Clair.
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No air show would be complete without the Army’s crack First Pursuit Group from Selfridge Field. These flyers make a team which is hard to surpass anywhere in the world. They have a novel way of introducing themselves by forming the letters “A” and then “A C” for Air Corps. Their precision is excellent. Then they break up into their battle formation of “V” in echelon. Down they come in a crescendo of deafening tumult of screaming wires, howling propellers and snarling engines. Our hats are off to these flyers from the shores of Lake St. Clair.
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A three ship formation from First Pursuit Group takes the air for team stunting. They climb high in the air and the shoot across the field inV formation, the leader flying upside down while the flankers maintain perfect alignment.
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