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To blaze a new air trail along the 7000 miles route from California to Australia
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To blaze a new air trail along the 7000 miles route from California to Australia
To blaze a new air trail along the 7000 miles route from California to Australia, the newest giant Sikorsky " Clipper" flying boat left Alameda, California, on her flight across the Pacific Ocean
photo shows the crew of the " Clipper" plane on departure from Alameda.
From left - Ivan Parker (Pruser); William M Holsenbeck (Junior Officer); Thomas R Runnels (Radio); Victor Wright (Flight Engineer); Harry A Canaday (Navigator); Frank Briggs (First Officer); Captain Edwin C Musick (Commander).
March 1937
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The print captures a historic moment in aviation history as the newest giant Sikorsky "Clipper" flying boat embarks on its groundbreaking journey from California to Australia. With a mission to blaze a new air trail along the 7000-mile route, this remarkable aircraft left Alameda, California, amidst great anticipation and excitement. The crew of the "Clipper" plane can be seen in this image, ready for departure. From left to right, we see Ivan Parker (Pruser), William M Holsenbeck (Junior Officer), Thomas R Runnels (Radio), Victor Wright (Flight Engineer), Harry A Canaday (Navigator), Frank Briggs (First Officer), and Captain Edwin C Musick (Commander). Each member of this skilled team plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of their daring expedition across the Pacific Ocean. Taken in March 1937, during an era between wars and captured in black and white monochrome style, this photograph embodies both nostalgia and adventure. It is a testament to human ingenuity and determination as these pioneers push boundaries and explore uncharted territories. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk as part of their extensive collection of twentieth-century press photography, this image serves as a reminder of our relentless pursuit for progress. It symbolizes courage, innovation, and the indomitable spirit that propels us forward into unexplored skies.
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