airplanes

Washington, D.C., or vicinity circa 1911. "Flights and tests of Rex Smith plane flown by Antony Jannus."

Ghostly Photo of the Test Pilot

Below is a photograph of the Rex Smith aeroplane, being piloted by Antony Jannus around 1911.
Harry Atwood takes off from the South Lawn - July 14th, 1911

Guy Flies Plane Off White House Lawn

This is a great picture, shared by GoDCer Mike, showing Harry Atwood, taking off from the South Lawn of the White House. This photo was taken on July 14th, 1911. Atwood had traveled all the way...
military men in Washington, DC circa 1918

Hey, Look at that Aeroplane!

It would appear that these men (and woman) are looking at an aerial show. The man in the middle with the radio is possibly in contact with the pilot. However, the caption for the photograph reads...
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