Clyde Edward Pangborn papers, 1918-1959.

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Clyde Edward Pangborn papers, 1918-1959.

Correspondence, business and financial records, photographs, printed material and other records relating to Pangborn's partnership with Ivan R. Gates in the Gates Flying Circus, 1921-1929; barnstorming with the Flying Fleet, 1930-1931; his circumnavigational flight culminating in the first trans-Pacific crossing with Hugh Herndon in 1931. Also records relating to Pangborn's activities as test pilot and design consultant for Bernelli Aviation Company.

11 linear feet (8 boxes).

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Gates Flying Circus.

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Bernelli Aviation Company.

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Herndon, Hugh, 1904-1952

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Pangborn, Percy C.,

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Pangborn, Clyde Edward, approximately 1893-1958

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Aviator. Along with Hugh Herndon, completed the first non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean from Japan, landing in Wenatchee, Washington on October 5, 1931. From the description of Clyde Edward Pangborn collection of aeronautical charts and papers, circa 1930s-1950s. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 692220138 Aviator. Along with Hugh Herndon, completed the first non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean, flying from Japan and landing in Wenatchee, Washing...

Gates, Ivan R., 1890-1932.

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