Edsel Ford Starts the 1925 National Air Tour at Ford Airport
THF255287 / Edsel Ford Starts the 1925 National Air Tour at Ford Airport
01
Artifact Overview
From 1925-1931, Ford Motor Company sponsored annual air tours to promote reliability and safety in commercial aircraft. Airplanes were rated on their ability to take off and land quickly, and to maintain consistent speeds and schedules. Edsel Ford and Henry Ford provided financial support, commissioned the award trophy, and offered the use of the new Ford Airport in Dearborn, Michigan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
03 October 1925
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.44139
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 11 in
Keywords |
|---|
02
Related Content
SetExhibition Flying
- 22 Artifacts
Part showmanship and part salesmanship, early aviation meets and air shows improved airplane technology and promoted the aviation industry. Air races celebrated speed, with pilots competing against the clock or against each other on marked courses. Reliability tours focused on stamina, with prizes awarded for dependable flying on specific schedules. Exhibition flying launched great careers for some -- and cut them short for others.