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Biplanes

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Aircraft Manufacturer's Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H008-63
Abstract

This collection contains materials related to aircraft built in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Dates: 1903 - 2006

A. H. Anderson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H029-85
Abstract

Arthur H. Anderson was a private pilot flying numerous airplanes throughout his life. He was a resident of Dallas, Texas.

Dates: 1926 - 1985; Majority of material found within 1932 - 1957

Frank M. Hawks Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H004-64
Abstract

Frank M. Hawks was a World War I aviator, barnstormer, and speed record pilot in the 1920s and 1930s. He was sponsored by the Texaco Corporation and promoted their fuel services across the country. He also starred in a 1937 motion picture serial titled The Mysterious Pilot. He was killed while testing an experimental aircraft in 1938.

Dates: 1917 - 1950; Majority of material found within 1921 - 1938

Link Luckett Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA020-90
Abstract

Captain Link Luckett flew as a helicopter pilot for Air America, Inc. beginning in the late sixties, in both Laos and South Vietnam. Prior to this, he established Hill-I-Copters, Inc., a helicopter charter and contract service. These records also detail his 1960 rescue of climbers trapped on Denali (Mt. McKinley).

Dates: 1956 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1972

David W. Ostrowski Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H052-08
Abstract

David W. Ostrowski has a life-long interest in airplanes and aviation history. He took pictures and collected photos from other photographers of U.S. and non-U.S manufactured military and civilian aircraft from World War I up to the jet age.

Dates: 1918 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1941 - 1945

Harry Weddington Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H005-03
Abstract

Harry Weddington was an early aviator and flight instructor.

Dates: 1914 - 1943; Majority of material found within 1931 - 1939

Al Zakrzewski Collection

 Collection
Identifier: F002-12
Abstract Al Zakrzewski was a World War I aficionado mainly collecting the famous Sanke Cards published by Willi Sanke. Next to his extensive postcard collection, he also was interested in rare aviation medals, ribbons, and decorations. In addition to collecting World War I materials, he was an active member of various World War I associations, and an editor for the Over the Front magazine. He was a recipient of the Thornton D. Hooper Award for Excellence for two of his...
Dates: 1899 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1915 - 1919