Contributed by Old Orchard Beach Historical Society
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Description
Four U.S. Army planes, called the DH-4, are at Old Orchard Beach waiting to escort 'Round the World fliers to Boston from Mere Point in Brunswick.
An estimated 20,000 people were at Old Orchard to greet them before they flew off to their final destination.
About This Item
- Title: Escort for 'round the world fliers, Old Orchard Beach, 1924
- Creation Date: 1924-09-06
- Subject Date: 1924-09-06
- Location: Old Orchard Beach, YORK County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 12 cm x 17 cm
- Local Code: HJScr3_p024_001
- Collection: Harry Jones Scrapbook Collection
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Airplanes--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
- Beaches--Maine
- Flights around the world
- Runways (Aeronautics)
- Transatlantic flights
- United States. Army.
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For more information about this item, contact:
Old Orchard Beach Historical SocietyP.O. Box 464, Old Orchard, ME 04064
(207) 934-9319
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