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HAWKS, Frank (1897-1938). Famous American speed pilot. He set several records during his short life. In June 1929 he established a round trip transcontinental flight record from New York to Los Angeles and return. He completed the first transcontinental glider flight in 1930. He died in a plane crash in New York while only 40 years old. Photograph, 8”x10”, B&W full length pose of Hawks dressed in his flight gear in 1932. He is standing in front of his Texaco plane. Boldly signed with excellent contrast. Very uncommon in this size photograph. He died only six years later.................$275.00
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