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As Thousands were Thrilled

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Wilmette Life, 8 Oct 1936, p. 28
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The top picture shows Roger Doll Rae and Bob O'Dell in their dual acrobatic program while the lower photo shows Joe Jacobson in a high speed number. Others who performed were Milo Burcham, Dick Granere, Hugh Thomasson, Charles Abel and Joseph Steinhasner. Other events included spiral dives, inverted aerobatics, soaring plane demonstrations, dog fight, looping glider, "How Not to Fly," and a 10,000 foot delayed drop.

Caption: A crowd of spectators estimated at 30,000, thronged the boundaries of the Sky Harbor Airport landing field, and the surrounding area, near Northbrook last Sunday to view the air show presented by the National Air Aces


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Date of Publication
8 Oct 1936
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Wilmette.News.303422
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English
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  • Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 42.07225 Longitude: -87.72284
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