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The "Spirit of St. Louis"

Date: 1928
Description: Charles Lindbergh's airplane, "Spirit of St. Louis," while visiting Madison.
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Arrival of the "Spirit of St. Louis"

Date: 1928
Description: The landing of the "Spirit of St. Louis," carrying Charles Lindbergh.
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Lindbergh's Airplane

Date: 08 22 1927
Description: Charles Lindbergh landing the Spirit of St. Louis, a Ryan NYP at Pennco Field (Royal Airport). This stop was one of only two appearances made in Wis...
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Kennedy Campaigning in Wisconsin

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy at the Madison airport with state Democratic leaders. To Kennedy's left are Governor Gaylord Nelson and state Democr...
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Truax Field

Date: 1945
Description: An aerial view of Truax Field, now also called Dane County Regional Airport. In addition to commercial flights, Truax Field is also home to the Army Nation...
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Lewis Arms at the Madison Airport

Date: 1960
Description: Lewis Arms poses in front of the Madison airport before flying to Fort Knox, Kentucky. He is wearing his army uniform.
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Truax Field Long-Range Plan

Date: 1970
Description: Color coded map. Legend in the top left hand corner reads: "EXISTING AIRPORT PAVEMENT" (purple), "FUTURE 5-YEAR DEVELOPMENT" (bright pink), "ULTIMATE AIRPO...
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Royal Airways Corporation Hangar

Date: 11 1930
Description: The Royal Airways Corporation Hanger at the airport on Monona Drive, built in 1929. Among those standing in front are E.N. Quin, President; Howard Morey, V...
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Royal Airways Corporation Hangar

Date: 03 17 1929
Description: View across field towards the Royal Airways hangar at Royal Airport. The parking lot nearby is full of automobiles. There is a small blimp on a pole attach...

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