Solbrig Flying in Exhibition, Davenport, 1914
Oscar Solbrig flying in an exhibition in Davenport. Oscar and Mary Solbrig were aviation pioneers. In addition to flying, Oscar built his own plane. Mary was an airplane mechanic, and she was in charge of promoting the exhibitions. 1914.
Used with permission of the State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines.
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