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NH 43413 Detroit Air Races, October 1922.

Detroit Air Races, October 1922.
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Title: Detroit Air Races, October 1922.
Caption: Navy Entries in the Curtiss Trophy Race, including: NAF/Vought VE-7H, Curtiss "18-T" (Bu# A-3325 and Bu#3326). The "18-T"s are also seen in action, piloted by Lieutenant L.H. Sanderson (USMC) and Lieutenant Rutledge Irvine. Some of these photos, at least, were taken at Naval Air Station Hampton Roads, Virginia, before the races. Navy's entries in Curtiss Trophy Race: Seaplanes on Belle Island Beach, "VE 7-H" Wright E-3 180 HP Motor, "18-T No. 5" Curtiss CD-12 400 HP Motor, "18-T No. 4" Curtiss CD 12- 400 HP Motor, Lieutenant Sanderson on water control, Lieutenant Irvine approaching turn opposite Judge's Stand.
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Catalog #: NH 43413
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1920
Before this Year: 1929
Original Medium: BW Photo
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