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February 01, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1930

* Aviator Ralph S. Barnaby
* Glider aircraft flight
* USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) airship


This 36 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Glider Launched From the Los Angeles in Air; Its Pilot Lands After a Twelve-Minute Flight"

On January 31, 1930, Captain Ralph S. Barnaby made aviation history by sailing 3,000 feet to earth in a glider launched from the airship Los Angeles over the Lakehurst Naval Air Station.

Other news, sports and advertisements throughout. A little spine wear, otherwise good condition.

Category: The 20th Century