The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
The notation on the back of the photo reads "Parachute jump to open Air Show." A solo parachutist is about to land on the runway of the of the Livernore Municipal Airoport. Behind him a U.S. Flag floats to earth. Spectators line the edge of the runway on both sides of a low fence. In the foregroud, single-wing and biplane aircraft are lined up.
Concepts:
spectator; stunt; air show; airplane; parachute
Places:
Livermore, California
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