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Edith’s Miami winter
Remembeing Ervin Edward Ballough
Albert Whitted: Gulf Coast aviation pioneer
Close-up of the 'Spirit of St. Louis' airplane with its propeller and exterior details, surrounded by a crowd in the background.
When Lindbergh touched down in Jacksonville
A black and white newspaper image of a woman with short hair, wearing a hat and smiling, accompanied by a caption about her involvement in flying and beauty contests.
Ruth Elder, Florida’s “Flying Flapper”
Historic photograph of the seaplane 'La Niña' preparing for its inaugural flight in Miami on October 15, 1927, with a crowd observing and a ship in the background.
Juan Trippe’s close call
A cartoon illustration depicting a bull exhaling steam on the left side, and a surprised pilot in a plane on the right side, reacting to the bull.
Bull creates uproar at MIA
Historical photograph of a seaplane landing on water with a small boat nearby, while a crowd watches from the shore.
Boarding the flying boat — a Dinner Key memory
US postage stamp depicting Jacqueline Cochran, a pioneering pilot, smiling with a vintage airplane in the background.
The unlikely aviator — Jackie Cochran
Vintage airplane labeled 'Miss Fort Myers' and 'Florida Airways' on the side, parked on a snowy surface, with a person walking nearby.
Florida Airways’ misadventure in Nashville
A black and white portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a light suit and a tie, with a serious expression.
Miami’s aviation pioneers
A vintage photo showing a large seaplane at Pan American Air Base in Miami, with people gathered around to welcome visitors.
W. F. Gerecke – Miami aviation photographer of the 1930s
Historical photograph showing key figures associated with George Haldeman's flight departure in Miami, featuring an airplane with spectators, a tall building in the background, and individuals engaging with the pilot.
The day Biscayne Boulevard became an airstrip
A pilot stands next to a World War II fighter plane featuring a shark mouth design on the nose.
Florida’s Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. is first African American four-star general
A commemorative stamp featuring Bessie Coleman, an early African American aviator, with the text 'BLACK HERITAGE', and the year '1995'.
Remembering Bessie Coleman
A vintage black and white image of a young pilot wearing a helmet and goggles, with the cockpit of an airplane visible behind him.
Jacksonville’s Laurie Yonge is area legend
Historic image of the Dornier Do X seaplane, identified as the first landing in American waters, captured in Miami, Florida.
DO-X: The future of air travel arrives in Miami
A historical image of a rocket on a launch pad, surrounded by scaffolding and engineers observing the setup.
The Space Age arrives in Florida — with the help of Pan Am
Historic image of the airship Graf Zeppelin flying over Miami's skyline on October 23, 1933.
October 23, 1933: A day with the Graf Zeppelin
Black and white image of a large building with the words 'SCHOOL OF AVIATION' visible on the front, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
The Fritz Hotel: From boom era dream to Aviation Building
A vintage biplane performing aerobatics above an airshow with a variety of small aircraft and spectators visible on the ground, including a large military transport plane in the foreground.
Lakeland Fly-In becomes an aviation institution
A vintage biplane with yellow wings and a black fuselage, showcasing a detailed radial engine.
Captain Eddie’s anniversary surprise
Historical photograph of a group of men carrying a large early aircraft prototype along a beach.
Charles Hamilton defies death at Jacksonville Beach
Two men stand beside the aircraft named Miami Maid, which is intended for a flight from Miami to New York. The pilot, Eddie Nirmatler, is on the left, and L. C. McCarty, chief engineer of the Miami Aircraft Corporation, is on the right.
The Rise and Fall of Miami Aircraft Corporation and the Miami Maid
Aerial view of Miami's Dinner Key Marina and Convention Hall in Coconut Grove, Florida, featuring boats docked at the marina and surrounding greenery.
Dinner Key (1946-1954): From Seaplane Base to Miami City Hall
Cover of Life magazine featuring a portrait of Eddie Rickenbacker, dated January 25, 1943, with the headline 'Tells His Own Story - In This Issue' and prices for the magazine.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker: Eastern Air Line’s indomitable chairman
Portrait of Glenn Curtiss, an early aviation pioneer, looking contemplative.
Glenn Curtiss: Pioneer of the air, godfather of Miami aviation
Black and white portrait sketch of J. T. Trippe, accompanied by text indicating it is the first in a series of Pan American portraits.
Juan Trippe: Creator of an American aviation empire
Historic photograph of the Bimini Bay Rod and Gun Club in 1925, showcasing a palm-lined pathway leading to a large building.
The Bimini Bay Rod and Gun Club
Aviator Alexis B. McMullen and Iris Neville Smith pose beside McMullen's airplane, nicknamed 'The Flying Farmer,' at the Florida State Fair in 1921.
A. B. McMullen: The “Flying Farmer” who transformed Florida’s aviation landscape
A vintage metal pin shaped like a flying duck with the word 'Florida' inscribed on it.
The Florida Flying Alligators Club
A young man in a vintage aircraft cockpit, confidently gripping the steering wheel and wearing a hat, dressed in formal attire.
J.A.D. McCurdy in Florida
Portrait of a man in a suit with a serene background featuring a seaplane and water.
Grover Loening and the rise of amphibians
Portrait of a young man with short hair and a slight smile, wearing a formal suit and tie against a light background.
Lincoln Beachey brings powered flight to Florida
A smiling woman seated in the cockpit of an early biplane, with large wings and propellers visible.
Ruth Law makes baseball history at Daytona Beach
A historical photograph of a group gathered at Miami's airport for the inauguration of the Miami to Havana air mail service, featuring an airplane and its crew.
September 15, 1928: A Red Letter day for Miami’s future
A vintage tri-motor aircraft on a tarmac with a person standing next to it, showcasing its large wings and propellers.
Miami hosts nation’s first civilian air convoy
A black and white photograph of two men in an old biplane. One pilot is seated at the controls while the other is holding a camera, both wearing goggles and helmets. The aircraft features prominent wings and propeller, with markings indicating the pilot's name and location.
Richard B. Hoit, Miami’s first commercial aerial photographer
Historical black and white photo of a seaplane with several men on and around it, as they prepare for an activity on the water.
Lindberghs in Miami after historic expedition
A historical black and white image showing a military officer assisting a pilot in getting into a vintage airplane during a public event.
“No Parking!” Pitcairn autogiro arrives in Miami
An image featuring a vintage newspaper announcement about the crew of the Southern Star aircraft. It includes six portraits of crew members and an illustration of the airplane, with captions identifying each individual.
Tampa, NYRBA and the Southern Star
Profile portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Mackey wearing a leather aviator helmet and goggles, smiling.
Lt. Col. Joseph C. Mackey, Broward County’s “Mr. Aviation”

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