Speed Holmen | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Speed Holmen

Speed Holmen | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Charles "Speed" Holman and Ed Ballough, the Laird Team, after the New York to Los Angeles air race. Minnesotan Charles Holman earned his nickname by racing motorcycles, but in 1919 he discovered aviation.  In 1926 Holman became the first pilot for Northwest Airways, and in the following years he flew airmail and passengers to several Wisconsin cities. Holmen also competed in the National Air Races, and he won the first Thompson Trophy in 1930 while flying a Laird Wasp. Holmen died the following year at the Omaha Air Races.
DESCRIPTION
Charles "Speed" Holman and Ed Ballough, the Laird Team, after the New York to Los Angeles air race. Minnesotan Charles Holman earned his nickname by racing motorcycles, but in 1919 he discovered aviation. In 1926 Holman became the first pilot for Northwest Airways, and in the following years he flew airmail and passengers to several Wisconsin cities. Holmen also competed in the National Air Races, and he won the first Thompson Trophy in 1930 while flying a Laird Wasp. Holmen died the following year at the Omaha Air Races.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:11450
Creation Date: 1928
Creator Name:Unknown
City:New York
County:
State:New York
Collection Name:Milwaukee aviation transparencies, ca. 1920-1950
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:lantern slide
Original Format Number:PH 3394-09
Original Dimensions:1.25 x 1 inches
SUBJECTS
Clothing and dress
Men
Outdoor photography
Airplanes
Air pilots

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