6th Annual Cruise of the L.I. Aviation Country Club, c. 1928
In Sands Point, members of the club await the start of the sixth annual seaplane cruise of the Long Island Aviation Country Club. The Club was based in Hicksville, but eliminated after World War II with the development of Levittown. For
Draftsmen at the American Aeronautical Corp. Plant, 1929
The plant was located on Manhasset Isle. Photo courtesy of of the Estate of Joseph J. Gaeta.
Curtiss Sail Plane in Flight, September 13, 1922
On September 6, 1922 Glenn H. Curtiss successfully flew his sail plane for the first time, in Manhasset Bay. The plane had no motor and relied on wind and a tow-boat to bring it up to speed. This photograph was
Dornier Do X Over New York City, c. 1920s
The Dornier Do X was the largest and bulkiest flying boat at the time of its production in 1929. For other impressive views of this aircraft see the photos at Airliners.net or a scale model of the plane at Hobbylinc.com. Photo
Billy Bomar Hanging by His Hands, c. 1925
Typical of the air thrills at the time is Billy Bomar hanging by his hands from a strut of a New Standard over Manhattan. Photo from the collection of Frank Strnad.
American Aeronautical Corp. Type S-55 Taking Off From Manhasset Bay, 1929
The gas-carrying barge and recreational boats in the background depict ongoing activities in the bay - both commercial and recreational. Photo from the estate of Joseph J. Gaeta.
Wing Walkers on a Waco 10, 1929
For women as much as men, the lure of flight was potent. Miss Ova Kinney, on left, is one of two wing walkers on a Waco 10 flown by Paul Rizzo over Barren Island Airport, now part of the Gateway