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1928 Amelia Earhart in Los Angeles photo...
1928 Amelia Earhart in Los Angeles photo...
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September 23, 1928
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Sept. 23, 1928
* Amelia Earhart photo - Woman aviator
* National air races in Los Angeles, California
* 1st Woman to cross Atlantic by airplane
The bottom of the front page of this picture section has a 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches " with small heading: "Flying Flivver Appears: Miss Amelia Earhart" and brief text. (see image)
Other photos during the roaring twenties throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with 6 pages, irregular along the spine, nice condition.
background: Amelia Earhart participated in the 1928 National Air Races held at Mines Field in Los Angeles, an event that drew large crowds and showcased the growing prominence of aviation in the United States. Although her exact competitive results in the races are unclear, historical records indicate she performed exhibition flights in aircraft such as the “Moth,” “Dill Pickle,” and “Baby Bullet,” demonstrating her skills to the public and helping raise her profile in the male-dominated field of aviation. This appearance came just months before her historic transatlantic flight later that year, and her visibility at Mines Field contributed to her emerging reputation as a pioneering female aviator. While she may not have formally competed for prizes in 1928, her presence at the races highlighted her growing involvement in high-profile aviation events and set the stage for her subsequent competitive and record-setting achievements, including her notable performance in the 1929 women-only air derby.
Category: The 20th Century
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