nassauboulevardairfield

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1910

1911

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nadja robot said:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helene_Dutrieu
Early Aviation said:
Helene Dutrieu was the leading female pilot in the world in 1911. She came to the United States in September 1911 to compete in the Nassau Boulevard Aerodrome International Aviation Meet , Garden City , Long Island, New York. If the date on the photo is correct, 1911 Sept. 26 photo was taken in front of one of the hangars at Nassau Boulevard Aerodrome
Kristi (LOC P&P) said:
Early Aviation: Thank you for the further context to this photograph of Dutrieu. We will further expand the caption to reflect her location.

Wystan said:
Earle Ovington, America's first airmail pilot, with his wife:
Wystan said:
Other Bain/LOC photos of Earle Lewis Ovington, receiving the first pouch of U. S. Airmail for delivery, from U. S. Postmaster General Frank Harris Hitchcock :

Early Aviation said:
Pilot : George Beatty Aero Club of America Pilot # 41 August 4, 1911 Nassau Boulevard Aerodrome, Garden City, Long Island , New York Aircraft type Burgess - Wright model B built under contract with Wright Brothers by W. Starling Burgess.( Aero Club of America Pilot # 136 June 15, 1912) Notice Burgess name on hangar behind aircraft.
Anne (LOC P&P) said:
Early Aviaton: Thanks for pointing us to Beatty's correct first name, and for the additional information!