People sit around a pool with a replica of United States ship Texas afloat in it in Washington DC, United States. Boys swim in the pool as they play with the replica.
A large crowd gathers to welcome Joe Burk on his return after winning the Diamond Skull Championship. Mayor Samuel Davis Wilson and Joe Burk address the crowd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Diamond Skull Champions trophy. Men row boats in a lake.
Men put tags on pigeons and enter the tag numbers in a list. Pigeons are set free for the National Pigeon Race, part of the Northwest Territory Celebration, being held in Marietta, Ohio. One of the participants is L. Bayne of Baltimore, Maryland. Pigeons in long distance flight on their way to their home roosts in various parts of the United States.
Lockheed Super Electra in flight during it's around the world trip. Pilot Howard Hughes in Minneapolis, Minnesota while the plane is refueled. A large crowd gathered around the aircraft. Men refuel the plane before it takes off for the last phase of around the world flight.
Howard Hughes during his around the world flight. Lockheed Super Electra in flight. Aircraft lands at Minneapolis, Minnesota for refueling. Hughes gets off the plane and talk to men. The name of the plane, 'New York World's Fair 1939' is seen on the fuselage. Men refuel the plane and it takes off.
Trans Atlantic flight to Ireland. Douglas Corrigan prepares for Trans Atlantic flight to Ireland in Curtiss Robin. Corrigan speaks to a policeman before take off. In Minneapolis, Minnesota Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden receives a warm reception. The Crown Prince arrives in a car. Cavalry units wave flags to welcome him. Dancers perform at a colorful ceremony to welcome the Crown Prince.
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