One for you civil aviation nuts...about 1930

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The more you look around, the more you find...This is Freddie Lund (1897-1931), racer, stunter and test pilot, in a rather striking jacket with D-pocket design and a 2-tone effect that suggests cape-lined suede. Suppose it was reversible?

The rest of Freddie's getup mimicked Army pilots (he'd been one in WW1). He wore his wings on his shirt, I think before the Army did.

More about Freddie Lund at Davis-Monthan Register, whence came the pix.

 

[dmar836]

Great shots. Thanks.
Looks a bit older than 34. I suppose he lived life pretty well.
Dave

 

[Dr H]

If memory serves, he was gassed (mustard) in the war, survived against the odds, but contracted TB as a result?

 

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Yes. And then his TB mysteriously went into remission!

 

[oose]

Great shots, Much appreciated, thanks for posting!

I found this one recently, Eddie Schneider c1930. I just love this 20'-30's style!


All the best
stu

 

[dmar836]

Man, I gotta start wearing a tie when I fly!
Just give me a bit!
Dave

 

[Dr H]

...and riding breeches...

 

[fishmeok]

...and riding breeches...

Might be a little bit of overkill in a C-172...
Time to buy a Stearman or a Waco!

Cheers
Mark

 

[Dr H]

:lol:
True, but so stylish...