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Fish Flying

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A Wright Model B Flyer at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Although unidentified, this is believed to be the aircraft that Farnum Fish flew at the fairgrounds in 1912.

Date Created:
1912

Publication Information

Date Created
1912

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Milw Mss 146

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133OH
Legacy ID
WHi 10211

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Kaminski at the State Fairgrounds

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Kaminski on the Exhibition Circuit

Kaminski on the Exhibition Circuit

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Pilot John Kaminski racing a motorcycle at the fairgrounds.

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Kaminski at the State Fairgrounds

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.

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Airplane Coverage of the Milwaukee Grand Prize Race

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Wright Model B from Below

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The Wright Model B owned by Farnum Fish flying at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in 1912.

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Curtiss Flying Boat

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John Kaminski (right) and a fellow student he identified only as "Cy," flying one of the Glenn Curtiss flying boats on San Diego Bay.

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