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Aviation pioneers at a conference, Langley Field, Virginia, USA, May 23, 1934
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Aviation pioneers at a conference, Langley Field, Virginia, USA, May 23, 1934
Aviation pioneers at a conference, Langley Field, Virginia, USA, May 23, 1934.
Eight of the twelve members of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) attending the 9th Annual Aircraft Engineering Research Conference. Left to right: pilot Charles A. Lindbergh; Vice Admiral Arthur B. Cook, US Navy; Charles G. Abbot, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; Dr. Joseph S. Ames, Committee Chairman; Orville Wright, (co-inventor of the worlds first successful motor-operated airplane); Edward P. Warner; Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King, US Navy; Eugene L. Vidal, Director, Bureau of Air Commerce
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This print captures a historic moment in aviation history. Taken on May 23,1934, at Langley Field in Virginia, USA, it showcases eight of the twelve members of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) attending the 9th Annual Aircraft Engineering Research Conference. In this remarkable group portrait, we see some of the most influential figures in early aviation. From left to right: Charles A. Lindbergh, renowned pilot and national hero; Vice Admiral Arthur B. Cook of the US Navy; Charles G. Abbot, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; Dr. Joseph S. Ames, Chairman of NACA; Orville Wright himself, co-inventor of the world's first successful motor-operated airplane; Edward P. Warner; Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King from the US Navy; and Eugene L. Vidal, Director of Bureau Air Commerce. These brilliant minds came together to discuss advancements in aircraft engineering research during a pivotal time for aviation technology development. The image exudes an air of intellectual prowess and determination as these pioneers gather to shape the future of flight through their expertise and dedication to scientific progress. Preserved by Heritage Images and captured by an unknown photographer from that era, this photograph serves as a testament to their contributions and reminds us all how far we have come since those early days in aviation history.
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