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Kaminski at the State Fairgrounds
1912
John Kaminski (who can barely be seen here in his Lincoln Beachey checkered cap), his mechanic, and onlookers attempting to ready his Curtiss pusher for flight.
Curtiss Pusher About to Take Off
1912
To the accompaniment of a cheering crowd, a pilot in a Curtiss pusher prepares to take off.
Kaminski at the State Fairgrounds
1912
John Kaminski and his Curtiss pusher were scheduled to fly at the 1912 Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Milwaukee, along with several other Curtiss aviators and Farnum Fish in his Wright Flyer.
Kaminski as Romantic Hero
May 1913
John Kaminski, his Curtiss pusher, and a young admirer.
Theodore Roosevelt with Art Smith
1915
Former President Theodore Roosevelt with pilot Art Smith and his Curtiss Pusher at the Panama Pacific International Exposition.
Lincoln Beachey
Lincoln Beachey is considered by many to be the greatest aviator of his era. He is pictured here about to take off in his Curtiss pusher, wearing his signature checkered cap.
