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Salmon's Airplane

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Herman "Fish" Salmon and his airplane, the "Cosmic Wind," at the 1947 National Air Races. This image is from the collection of Harry Bruno, the publicist for the Goodyear Trophy competition.

Date Created:
1947

Publication Information

Date Created 1947

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 24 x 19 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry A. Bruno papers, 1919-1969
Call Number U.S. Mss 53AF
Media Number Box 6
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465401802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0053af

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012P6D
Legacy ID
WHi 10743

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