Vintage Aircraft-scanned photos of 1930-40 airplanes, these photos either taken by or collected by Gus A Seidel my father.

Many of these photos are of a Douglas DC-1 as I understand it there was only one of these made before they made changes that resulted in the DC-2 then the DC-3 which is still being flown. Some of these photos are from a Air Shows probably in California in 1934-36. . Thanks to Chris Kinaman for the descriptions and names of the planes and piolets. Many thanks to him for this information.

Caudron C-460 - In 1936 this airplane was shipped to the US from France to compete in the National Air Races (Los Angeles) 500 cu. in. Greve Trophy race. The pilot, Michel Detroyat, won easily. He determined that the airplane would have an excellent chance in the Thompson Trophy race for unlimited engine displacement so he entered that race and won it too. One of only two airplanes and three pilots to have won both the Greve and Thompson Trophies in the same year. A replica of this airplane is now flying out of Flabob Airport in Riverside California.

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Caudron C-460 - In 1936 this airplane was shipped to the US from France to compete in the National Air Races (Los Angeles) 500 cu. in. Greve Trophy race. The pilot, Michel Detroyat, won easily. He determined that the airplane would have an excellent chance in the Thompson Trophy race for unlimited engine displacement so he entered that race and won it too. One of only two airplanes and three pilots to have won both the Greve and Thompson Trophies in the same year. A replica of this airplane is now flying out of Flabob Airport in Riverside California.

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