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Pilot Crashes into Berea House During the National Air Races, 1949
This September 6, 1949 article in the Cleveland Press reports that pilot Bill Odom crashed into a house in Berea while participating in the National Air Races. The National Air Races were held at Cleveland Airport. Odom's accident resulted in his…
Opening for 1929 Cleveland Air Race
The 1929 Air Races in Cleveland opened with a Flower Pageant and parade on Euclid Avenue.
Women in Cleveland National Air Race, 1929
The first National Air Race to take place in Cleveland was in 1929 and men were not the only participants. Women were involved as well and took part in the first transcontinental women's air derby from Santa Monica, CA to Cleveland, OH in 1929.
Cleveland National Air Races, 1932
The Cleveland National Air Races of 1932 started with a parade that ended in the center of the field where the races were held at Hopkins Airport.
Plane in Cleveland Air Race, 1937
Jimmie Mattern and his private plane known as "The Texan" in the National Air Race held in Cleveland in 1937.
First Air Race in Cleveland, 1929
The National Air Races took place in Cleveland for the first time in 1929. The races were held at the Cleveland Airport and attracted many spectators to go and watch.
Airplane at Cleveland Air Race, 1931
This airplane is at the Cleveland Airport which was where the Cleveland Air Race of 1931 was held. The pilot is Flight Commander R.L.R. Atcherly from Great Britain.
Air Race Demonstration, 1947
The Cleveland Air Races had numerous demonstrations during the four day event held at the Cleveland Airport. This particular demonstration took place in 1947.
Planes that were a part of Cleveland's 1949 Air Race
Four planes in formation flying in part of the air race held in Cleveland in 1949. The planes belong to the United States Air Force and the pilots are all members of the Air Force.