Synopsis
This vintage film "Pylon Dusters 1948" presents the National Air Races at Cleveland, Ohio beginning with the Bendix trophy race. It is presented by Kendall Refining Company (:12), formed by Otto Koch in 1918. The movie was produced by Industrial Motion Pictures of Cleveland Ohio (:29). These annual races first came to the Cleveland Municipal Airport in 1929. They include transcontinental races, closed course racing and sensational stunts. These are considered to be the final proving grounds for products of laboratories research and development. A pilot drops from his craft with a parachute opened behind him (:45). The parking lot is pictured jammed (1:04). The camera pans over the stadium seats (1:04). Kendall employees sit in the stands under red caps (1:10). The film mentions the Bendix Trophy race (1:18); the opener to the show. Terita Mantz (1:29) stands close by. His father is Paul Mantz; a notable air racing pilot and stuntman. Paul Mantz was attempting to win the Bendix trophy for a third time (1:36). He is pictured in his P-51 (1:46). Linton B. Carney; second place winner (1:55) smiles from the cockpit. Female aviator; Jacqueline Cochran, takes third place (2:07). Engine tests are conducted (2:16). Refueling is conducted with Kendall oil (2:30). Paul grasps the Bendix trophy (2:37). Precision stunt flying follows with two Air Force Reserve men (2:40). The Tinnerman trophy race (2:55) of 1948 begins. Prize purses are mentioned (3:09) as planes buzz around the pylon.…
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Details
- Running time
- 18 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Pylon Dusters
- 1948
- National Air Races
- Kendall Refining
- Company Bendix
- Trophy Race
- Stock Footage
- Periscope Film