September 22, 1928

September 22, 1928

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The Aerial Events at Mines Field

By CHARLES F McREYNOLDS27 min

Inside the Exposition Building

By ANDREW R. BOONE19 min

The Six Cross-County Air Derbies

By D. R. LANE11 min

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The Aerial Events at Mines Field

THE LOS Angeles Aeronautical Exposition and 1928 National Air Races, certainly the greatest series of aeronautical events yet staged in one city within a period of a little more than a week’s time, are now aviation history. Whatever else may be said about the management and accomplishments of the activities so recently concluded, it must be admitted that the general conception and final staging of the 1928 Air Races and allied activities was greater in its scope than any aerial presentation formerly witnessed in this country.

By CHARLES F McREYNOLDS27 min

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Inside the Exposition Building

TWO hundred and fifteen airplane manufacturers and distributors, makers of accessories, aviation clubs and chambers of commerce, occupied the big pavilion at Mines Field during the recent National Air Races and Aeronautical Exposition arranged through the energy and money of Los Angeles individuals and corporations.

By ANDREW R. BOONE19 min

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The Six Cross-County Air Derbies

THE cross-country races held in connection with the National Air Races at Los Angeles have shown great improvement over the similar ones flown last year from New York to Spokane, according to Valentine Gephart, secretary of the National Aeronautic Association.

By D. R. LANE11 min

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Conventions Held in Los Angeles

FIVE national conventions, held in Los Angeles during the week of the National Air Races and Aeronautical Exposition, brought many illuminating facts to light and provoked considerable thought on the part of those who attended.
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Some Side Lights and High Lights

The Wright Aeronautical Corp.’s booth contained the largest radial air-cooled engine in the world, the Cyclone, which develops 550 hp. and is the big brother of the famous Whirlwind. Keystone showed a continuous film of aircraft building, cotton dusting and flying.
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Program of National Air Safety Sessions Is Issued

Various Papers Will Be Read by Well Known Authorities on Aeronautical Subjects
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Keystone Building Transport Plane

Cyclone Powered “Patrician"to Carry 20 Passengers and Weigh 15,000 lb.
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EDITORIALS

Progress Desired

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EDITORIALS

Sales and Service

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To Open Boston Show October 1

New England Aviation Exposition Third to Be Held Since War
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