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Rosie the Riveter
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A real-life Rosie the Riveter instructs journalists on the Aviation Writers' Tour at the Goodyear Aircraft Factory. This plant manufactured Martin Marauders, FG-1 Corsairs, and lighter-than-air ships. The other writer is wearing a Civil Air Patrol civilian uniform. The tour for these and other aviation writers was organized by Goodyear publicist, Harry Bruno.
September 1943
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Salmon's Airplane
1947
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.
Air Race Winner
1947
William Brennand of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Brennand piloted Steve Wittman's "Buster" to victory in the 1947 National Air Races. This photograph is from the collection of Harry Bruno, publicist for the...
Air Race Winner's Trophy
1947
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 and E.J. Thomas, chairman and president of...
Vandenberg, Bruno, and Twining
circa 1940-1949
Aviation publicist Harry Bruno flanked by two Air Force generals with Wisconsin ties who played a prominent role in shaping post-World War II air defense policy: Hoyt Vandenberg (who was born in Mi...
Doolittle Portrait
circa 1940-1949
A photograph of General James H. Doolittle in a B-29, inscribed to aviation publicist, Harry Bruno. Doolittle's illustrious career included air racing during the 1930s and the daring Toyko Raid on ...
Fokker Portrait
1938
Portrait of Anthony Fokker, inscribed to aviation publicist, Harry Bruno. Bruno represented the airplane manufacturer on several occasions, including the 1925 Ford Reliability Tour.
