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Wrights' Neighbor

Date: 07 02 1909
Description: Test flight of the bi-plane invented by Ray Zorn of Dayton, Ohio, who later resided in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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Aerial View of Cicero Field

Date: 1912
Description: Cicero Field, the airfield operated by the Aero Club of Illinois, as photographed by DeLloyd Thompson from a Wright plane that was piloted by Jesse Brabazo...
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Lindbergh Before the Flight

Date: 05 20 1927
Description: Charles Lindbergh receiving encouragement from an unidentified spectator as the "Spirit of St. Louis" is prepared for take off. Described by some as a fly...
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Air Race Winner

Date: 1947
Description: William Brennand of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Brennand piloted Steve Wittman's "Buster" to victory in the 1947 National Air Races. This photograph is from the co...
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Air Race Winner's Trophy

Date: 1947
Description: The winner of the Goodyear Trophy, Steve Wittman of Oshkosh (on the right) with pilot William Brennand (holding the trophy). With them are Paul Litchfield ...
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Sheboygan Airport and Flying Nun

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Description: The real flying nun, Sister Mary Aquinas Kinskey, arriving at Sheboygan County Airport with two Franciscan sisters in a Cherokee C airplane. Sister Mary Aq...
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Roy Rogers at the Fair

Date: 1958
Description: Motion picture and television "cowboy" stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans arrive in Milwaukee for their appearance at the Wisconsin State Fair. Although unda...
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Nixon Campaign Stop in Milwaukee

Date: 10 08 1960
Description: The speakers platform during a Presidential campaign rally for Richard M. Nixon at Billy Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee. With Nixon on the platform are Kirb...
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Cream Separator

Date: 09 20 1923
Description: Two men ready a cream separator from Milwaukee Works to be transported to Hinsdale by airplane. One man is standing in the bed of a truck.
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Ambulance Corps Van

Date: 1941
Description: Men and women standing with an International Metro used by Czechoslovakian Relief. An airplane is in the background. All four people are wearing coats and ...
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Phantom II Jet

Date: 1965
Description: Rear view of a Phantom II Naval plane on a tarmac at Miramar Naval Air Station. Two uniformed men stand beside the airplane, and other equipment is in the ...
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Baxter Laundry Truck

Date: 1939
Description: A man unloads bags of laundry from the back of an International D-2 panel truck owned by Baxter Laundry. The truck is parked near a hangar and inside is an...
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Earl for Senate

Date: 1988
Description: Former Wisconsin Governor Anthony Earl stands outdoors near an airplane with a group of supporters. He made an unsuccessful run for the United States Senat...
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Men and Boy at the Airport

Date: 1945
Description: Two men, members of the American Legion, and a young boy at an airport.
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Group Portrait with Lawson Air Liner

Date: 1919
Description: Elevated view of a group of five men and one woman standing in front of a Lawson Air Liner parked in a field.
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Lawson Air Liner

Date: 1919
Description: Slightly elevated three-quarter view from front right of a Lawson Air Liner parked in a field. A small set of wooden steps are positioned in front of the l...
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Alfred Lawson Standing Next to Cockpit

Date: 1919
Description: Outdoor portrait of Alfred Lawson standing on steps next to the cockpit of a Lawson Air Liner.
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Lawson Air Liner Fuselage Structure

Date: 1919
Description: The metal structure of a Lawson Air Liner fuselage on wooden supports inside a hangar. Probably the Milwaukee plant.
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Lawson M.T.2 Pilot's Seat Close-up

Date: 1917
Description: Close-up view of the pilot's seat at the front of a Lawson Military Tractor 2 (MT2). The plane's structure is intact but exterior plates have not yet been ...
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Lawson M.T.2 Tail Assembly Structure

Date: 1917
Description: Close-up of the empennage (tail assembly) of the Lawson Military Tractor 2 (MT2). Exterior plates have not yet been attached.

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