Photograph
Air Show Winner
Pilot Orland G. Corben accepts the winner's trophy at the Kroger Air Show in Madison from Kroger Manager D.V. McPeek. Also in the photograph is Tommy Haines. Corben, manager of the Madison Airport and manufacturer of Corben planes and kits, finished first in the fifteen-mile race, flying one of his own Baby Ace airplanes. A Baby Ace was also featured in the stunt flying at the air show by local aviator Merle Buck. |
Image ID: | 10869 |
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Creation Date: | 05 06 1934 |
Creator Name: | McVicar, Angus B., 1903-1964 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6058.4592B |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
In 1954 Paul Poberezny, founder of the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) acquired the Corben company designs. Today Ace Aircraft, Inc., still sells Corben planes, kits, and plans. |
Clothing and dress |
Trophies |
Children and adults |
Outdoor photography |
Attractions |
Airplanes |
Airports |
Air pilots |
Crowds |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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