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.
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.
Pilot stands near airplane and demonstrates counter-rotating propellers. Aircraft seen in flight.
Two men load cargo into cabin of a aircraft (autogyro) that appears to obtain lift, from two coaxial counter-rotating large wings atop the craft. The "wings," or rotors, are very wide, and contain moveable flight surfaces (ailerons). Forward thrust is provided by an unenclosed radial engine driving a large propeller. The hybrid helicopter autogyro aircraft is also equipped with empennage. It is parked in a fenced area. A considerable amount of cargo sits on the ground, ready to be loaded. Scene shifts to possibly unrelated image of an unkempt man wearing a headset.
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