World War I Slide Show--25. Cranking the Propeller of an American Biplane

Identifier:

009471

Collection Number:

A&M 3190, Zinn, Thomas, Collector

Title:

World War I Slide Show--25. Cranking the Propeller of an American Biplane

Date:

ca. 1917-1918

Description:

World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 25 in group of originally numbered slides. A man is cranking the propeller of an American biplane on an airfield. Two other men are holding the wings. Hangers are in the background. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' The aircraft is a Curtiss JN-4D ("Jenny"). (negative no. 25-5967 is inscribed on slide)

Acquisition Source:

Zinn, Thomas E.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView