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1920's Airport & Women's Air race Louise Thaden Aviatrix 76884 (1920)

1920 · Silent film · 4 min

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This 1920s or early 1930s home movie is a bit of a mystery. It shows scenes at an airport where some kind of air show is in progress. Based on research done by third parties, we've determined that the airport at the beginning of the film is likely the McIntyre Airport in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the 2:45 mark a group of women are seen who may either be female pilots, or just a group of ladies who came out to see the airplanes. At the 3:26 mark a crowd of people is seen greeting aviatrix Louise…

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