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Biplane with open cockpit, single engine in open field. Airplane flown by Billy Robinson, early Grinnell (Iowa) aviator.

Billy Robinson with unknown passenger in cockpit of his monoplane with radial engine. Partial view of wagon in background.

Billy Robinson, airmail carrier, between Montreal and Ottawa. Unknown man in suit and hat is either handing the mail to Robinson or receiving it from Robinson.

Billy Robinson standing in front of early biplane, inspecting a control lever.

Billy Robinson in flight over grass field with tree and spectators in background of photograph

Billy Robinson, an early Grinnell (Iowa) aviator, piloting airplane.

Billy Robinson studying in his room prior to 1909. Photographs adorn walls, oil lamp on table. Back of photograph: Gift of Donna Robinson Garland (Billy's daughter)

Billy Robinson in cockpit looking over tail of airplane. Open frame of rear half of airplane body is visible.

Billy Robinson making a cross country flight in his biplane. Photo taken in Canada.

Billy Robinson piloting biplane while other men refuel. Location: Lachine, Canada on October 8, 1913. Wheel base of airplane is on skids. Fuel cans nearby.