Harvard-Boston Aero Meet, September Third to Thirteenth, 1910
THF625851 / Harvard-Boston Aero Meet, September Third to Thirteenth, 1910 / front cover
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Artifact Overview
The 1910 Harvard-Boston Aero Meet was the first international meet of its kind held in the United States. The event attracted the top pilots of the day, and it boasted a $10,000 prize for the fastest flight over a 25-mile round-trip course. British pilot Claude Grahame-White won the cash prize, which was sponsored by the Boston Globe.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1910
Subject Date
03 September 1910-13 September 1910
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.20.A91017
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Arthur S. Obermayer.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9.063 in
Width: 5 in
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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.