Bellanca pilots and aeroplane, 1920s C018 / 0618
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Bellanca pilots and aeroplane, 1920s C018 / 0618
Bellanca pilots and aeroplane. Italian-US aircraft engineer Giuseppe Mario Bellanca (lower centre, 1886-1960) with two Bellanca pilots and a Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker aeroplane named Rosemarie. The pilots are Shirley J. Short (cockpit, died 1930), and George W. Haldeman (right, 1898-1982). Bellanca developed his first designs in Italy, emigrating to the USA in 1911. He continued to design and build aircraft, and founded the Bellanca Aircraft Company in 1927. Haldeman was the companys chief test pilot and technical advisor from 1928 to 1930. Each man has been labelled by their signatures. Photographed circa 1928
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1900s 1920s 1928 Aerial Aeronautical Aeronautics Aeroplane Aircraft Airfield Airplane Aviation Aviator Designer Engineer Flight Flyer Founder Italian North American Owner Pilot Signature Signed Test Pilot Transport Transportation Italian American Signatures
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This print captures a significant moment in aviation history during the 1920s. In the center of the frame stands Giuseppe Mario Bellanca, an Italian-US aircraft engineer whose contributions to the field were monumental. Flanked by two skilled pilots, Shirley J. Short and George W. Haldeman, Bellanca proudly showcases his masterpiece - the Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker aeroplane named Rosemarie. Bellanca's journey began in Italy where he developed his initial designs before immigrating to the United States in 1911. His passion for designing and building aircraft led him to establish the renowned Bellanca Aircraft Company in 1927. Haldeman, on the right side of the image, served as both chief test pilot and technical advisor for Bellanca's company from 1928 until 1930. Meanwhile, Short fearlessly took her place inside the cockpit alongside these pioneering aviators. The significance of this photograph is further emphasized by each man's signature elegantly inscribed beside their respective images. This personal touch adds a unique historical element that connects us directly with these remarkable individuals who played pivotal roles in shaping early aviation technology. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era when flight was still a daring adventure into uncharted territory. The determination and ingenuity displayed by these men symbolize not only their own achievements but also represent countless others who dedicated themselves to pushing boundaries within this rapidly evolving industry.
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