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All the hardships of these trans-oceanic flights aren't borne by the flyers.

All the hardships of these trans-oceanic flights aren't borne by the flyers.

An old fashioned traveler takes a trip.

An old fashioned traveler takes a trip.

And Noah sent forth a dove.

And Noah sent forth a dove.

Another nonstop record about to be shattered.

Another nonstop record about to be shattered.

Another of the great silent places opens to the tourist.

Another of the great silent places opens to the tourist.

Another time honored industry ruined by modern invention.

Another time honored industry ruined by modern invention.

Anyone feeling bored should remember there's a whole new world waiting to be explored.

Anyone feeling bored should remember there's a whole new world waiting to be explored.

Billy Robinson carrying the mail

Billy Robinson carrying the mail

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 flying biplane

Billy Robinson flying biplane

Billy Robinson in flight over grass field with tree and spectators in background of photograph
Billy Robinson in a Nieuport French airplane

Billy Robinson in a Nieuport French airplane

While taking flying lessons in Chicago, Robinson flew this Nieuport French airplane with a 60-horsepower Anzani rotary engine of Italian design with a tractor movement. (Description taken from Grinnell Then and Now, Grinnell Herald-Register)
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