Tilbury Flash' Airplane
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Title | Tilbury Flash' Airplane |
Description | The "Tilbury Flash" is shown on the grounds of the Bloomington Airport, Illinois. It was a small racing airplane, with an 18-foot wing span and a motorcycle engine. It hangs from the ceiling at the McLean County Musuem of History. |
Interpretation | The "Tilbury Flash" was flown regularly in air races during the 1930's. In 1933, Art Carnahan flew the airplane in Chicago and won the race at 114.92mph. |
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Author or Creator | McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill. |
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Source | The Illustrated History of McLean County', pp. 343 |
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Temporal Coverage | 1933~ |
Collection Publisher | McLean County Museum of History |
Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
Resource Identifier | mch0120 |
Date Created | 7-18-00 |
Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Tilbury Flash' Airplane |