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The first dawn-to-dusk flight by U.S. Army Air Service Lt. Russell L. Maughan from New York to California.

The first dawn-to-dusk flight by U.S. Army Air Service pilot Lieutenant Russell L. Maughan from New York to California. He stands beside his aircraft, at Mitchel Field, Hempstead, Long Island, New York. An army officer wishes him good luck on his trip. Lt. Maughan in the cockpit.and taking off in his P-1 Hawk airplane.. The plane in flight over Manhattan, New York City.