| Title |
Transcontinental Air Race - 1919 |
| Creator |
Pathe News |
| Source |
Unknown |
| Description |
<p>Footage of the first Transcontinental Air Race in 1919, used to promote the Army Air Service post WWI. Three people were killed during a crash, including Sgt. James Virgil Thomas of Willard, Missouri. This film details the race, their deaths, and memorial services.</p>
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| Subject LCSH |
World War, 1914-1918--Avaition |
| Subject Local |
WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution |
Paul Jones Family |
| Copy Request |
For more information on using this image, contact the Springfield-Greene County Library District at 4653 S. Campbell Ave. 417-882-0714 |
| Rights |
Publication, commercial use, or reproduction of this image or the accompanying data requires prior written permission from the Springfield-Greene County Library District, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. 417-882-0714 |
| Date Original |
October 9, 1919 |
| Language |
English |
