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Royal Airport
May 5, 1932
Two airplane pilots and a third man are standing in front of a Northwest Airways air mail plane at Madison's Royal Airport. There are automobiles parked near a hangar in the background.
"American Girl" Movie Group
April 17, 1928
"American Girl" movie group with pilot in front of airplane at the Pennco Field (Royal Airport).
Group with Two Oakland Automobiles
April 17, 1928
Group of four women and four men and an airplane pilot standing in and around two Oakland automobiles at the Pennco Field (Royal Airport). Taken for Associated Motors Inc.
Max McCotter & Airplane
September 12, 1937
Max McCotter standing beside his Aeronca airplane at the Royal Airport. Taken for the Pure Oil Company.
Max McCotter with Airplane
September 12, 1937
Close-up view of Max McCotter standing beside his Aeronca airplane at the Royal Airpor. Taken for the Pure Oil Company.
Directing a Movie
April 17, 1928
Mr. Sutton and Fay directing a scene for the movie "American Girl." Eight people are standing in front of an Oakland automobile and airplane, and four more people are sitting in another Oakland aut...
