1920 The first airplane hanger built in Grand Rapids, Michigan this was the old fair grounds of Grand Rapids. Photo and text from collection of Lester Bishop Courtesy of David Balanky |
H.P. OX-5 Curtiss engine. Photo and text from collection of Lester Bishop Courtesy of David Balanky |
This is a J.N. - 4 which was used to train Army Pilots The motor was a V-8 type water cooled, 90 H.P;. air speed about 90 miles per hour. Photo and text from collection of Lester Bishop Courtesy of David Balanky |
This is a "Lincoln Page" airplane, Power OX-5 motor after a "flat" sppin from about 800 feet, Lincoln, Nebr., near the Lincoln Municipal Airport. Pilot "O.K." 1930 Photo and text from collection of Lester Bishop Courtesy of David Balanky |
From Rockwell Field San Diego, Calif. 1918 Now North Island Photo from collection of Lester Bishop Courtesy of David Balanky |
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