Lucien G. Mather, aged 25, at Los Angeles Municipal Airport in 1938. He is standing in front of a Fleet Model 2 and the photograph was taken by his instructor, Carroll Johns. Mr Mather recalls that he carried out his first solo spins in this aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fleet Model 1 / 2 / 7 Fawn - КанадаCanada - 1928

Fleet Model 2 NC612M photographed at South Crenshaw Boulevard. Operated by the Aero Association of California, this 28ft-span Kinner K-5-powered biplane was used extensively throughout the USA as a primary trainer and was fully aerobatic - in 1930 the late Paul Mantz performed 46 consecutive outside loops in his Fleet 2.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fleet Model 1 / 2 / 7 Fawn - КанадаCanada - 1928

A Ryan Standard photographed at Dycer Airport, south Los Angeles, circa 1930. The early activities of the Mahoney-Ryan company began with modifying World War One Standard biplanes into cabin transports, much as Avro did with the 504K and Bristol with the F.2B. Powered by the 150 h.p. Hispano-Suiza, nine Ryan-Standards had been built in 1922.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Standard J-1 - СШАUSA - 1917

This three-seat Waco was converted to a single seat cropduster and is powered by a Wright Whirlwind. NR154E was photographed at South Crenshaw Boulevard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927

NC4278 appears to be a Hispano-Suiza-powered Waco DSO. Offered with either 150 or 180 h.p. engines, the “Hisso” Waco three-seater was certificated in June 1928 and about 50 were built. This one, owned by the Richfield Oil Company, is seen at Crenshaw Boulevard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO 10 / O Series - СШАUSA - 1927

This Cessna AW is seen at Clover Field, Santa Monica. It is probably powered by a 110 h.p. Warner Scarab. The 40ft-span cantilever wing was built in one piece and bolted directly to the top of the fuselage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna Model A - СШАUSA - 1927

This “Hisso” Swallow was photographed at Crenshaw Boulevard in south-west Los Angeles. The site is now completely built over. The Swallow was built by the Swallow Airplane Company at Wichita and powered by various engines, in this case a 150 or 180 h.p. Hispano-Suiza. This version was certificated in July 1928 and only a few were built.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Swallow New Swallow - СШАUSA - 1924

Seen at Grand Central Air Terminal, Glendale, California, is this Shell-owned Timm Collegiate K-100. This parasol primary trainer was powered by a 100 h.p. Kinner K-5.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Timm Collegiate - СШАUSA - 1928

This Barling NB-3 trainer is seen at Crenshaw Boulevard. The three seat Nicholas-Beazley Barling NB-3 was available with a variety of engines including the Le Blond.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Nicholas Beazley Barling NB-3 - СШАUSA - 1928