Early history and developments in the field of aviation in the United States. Past events show glider of Orville and Wilbur Wright flying aloft down a hillside in the early 1900s. Mountains in the background. Next scene, some years later, shows a formation of Curtiss JN-4 biplane aircraft.
An early model passenger airplane in the United States. Passengers climb aboard a large, early model passenger airplane. The passenger airplane takes off. Cameramen in the foreground.
Developments in the field of aviation in the United States. An early model airplane in flight. Trees in the background. American aviator Lincoln Beachey performs his first stunt flying. Lincoln Beachey stands. A stunt man stands on the wing of a Curtis JN-4 "Jenny" biplane in flight.
The Wright Brothers in the United States. Orville Wright poses. Wilbur Wright points out directions to two civilians.
Tribute paid to an American soldier in Chalons-en-Champagne, France. People gathered in the city hall (Pl. du Maréchal Foch, 51000 Châlons-en-Champagne, France). The American flag on the building. Officers salute as soldiers carry the coffin of the American soldier who is the selected unknown American soldier, chosen to be represent all such soldiers in the tomb of the unknown soldier in the United States. Officers on horses in the background. The soldiers place the coffin of the unknown soldier on a horse driven caisson. The coffin is carried on the cart. The soldiers and the officers march in the background. An officer addresses people. The soldiers carry the coffin on a dock followed by the officers. People place wreaths on the coffin. The French and the American flag on the ship USS Olympia. The ship leaves the dock. People stand and watch from the dock, bound for the United States and final burial ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC.
Jersey Ringel performs air stunts in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The aerial combat Jersey Ringel speaks. Jersey Ringel performs an upside down stunt on trapeze. Jersey Ringel blindfolded climbs around struts and climbs to top of an aircraft. He stands erect as the aircraft is in flight. He releases hold on the aircraft. Jersey Ringel climbs down the wing of aircraft.