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Reproduktion eines Gemäldes. Der Fliegerpioneer, in Anzug, Krawatte und mit Kappe, nimmt die gesamte linke Bildhälfte ein. Er lehnt sich mit seiner rechten Hand auf einen Stock, mit der linken greift er das Gestänge seines Flugzeugs. Das Bild ist ganz in Brauntönen gehalten...Text am Rand unten: Glenn Curtiss in Rheimes, France; Bill Robles; Fyling one of his own planes, Glenn H. Curtiss won two first prizes (5,000 and 2,000) and one second prize (600) in speed competitions in August 1909 at Rheims, France. His top speed - 45,7 m.p.h.; U.S. AIR FORCE ART COLLECTION 51L; U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1969- 346-266/1.."The United States Air Force Art Collection documents the story of the Air Force through the universal language of art. The actions and deeds of Air Force men and women are recorded in paintings by eminent American artists in a way words alone could never tell. These paintings are both historical and educational and expose the military and the public to the role and diverse capabilities of the United States Air Force."..(http://www.afapo.hq.af.mil/Presentation/main/Index.cfm)