Between World War I and World War II, so-called barnstorming was popular. Here a wing-walker stands on wing of a Curtis "Jenny" JN4 biplane, preparing to transfer to another , in flight.
A Wright Flyer is pulled from a hangar by ground crew. They raise a heavy weight on a tower to provide energy for catapulting the Flyer into the air. The Airplane takes off. Views of the wing from aboard the Wright Flyer. Views of Orville Wright.
Pilot in open cockpit of World war I vintage biplane. He wears helmet and goggles. He taps his machine gun, and looks around.
The first piece of airmail is displayed. President Wilson holds an envelope for mailing by airmail. Mrs. Wilson stands with him. Many officials and spectators are present. The Curtis JN-4 airmail airplane, piloted by Lieutenant George L. Boyle, takes off from the Polo field in Washington DC.
American plane bombs a U.S. ship during aerial bombarding testing in United States. Pilot in an American plane. U.S. ship underway at sea. Aircraft bombards a ship during aerial bombarding testing. Brief view of Sikorsky S-38 amphibians in flight. Plane flies above a ship. Explosions and smoke rises. A United States aircraft carrier at sea.
A man pedals a test airplane down a ramp in attempt to fly. It falls off the end of the ramp. The pilot climbs out unhurt.
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