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Air Show Program
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Poster advertising the air show held to mark the dedication of the airport in Waukesha, an event sponsored by the Waukesha Aviation Club. Present to dedicate the airport was the pilot Jimmy Mattern who was famous for his round-the-world attempts. Also featured was Ruth Harmon, a stunt pilot from Kenosha, and the Goodyear Blimp.
August 18, 1935
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