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SKU: PHO-FLD64-Z8EW 1,217 Miles • A Bell Milestone Larry Bell Congratulates E. J. Smith After the September 17, 1952 Bell 47D-1 Distance Record The Handshake After History
The 1,217-Mile Flight
Names, Date & Archive Caption
Larry Bell and E. J. Smith identified- Direct 1952 world-record-flight connection
- Associated Bell 47D-1 N167B
- Reverse caption and archive number 201521
- From the Jeffrey C. Evans Helicopter Archive Estate
Condition on the Print
Item Specifics TypePhysical aviation photograph / archive research printSubjectLarry Bell congratulates E. J. Smith after record flightAircraftAssociated Bell 47D-1 N167B; not picturedBureau Number / RegistrationN167B associated with record flightSquadron / UnitBell Aircraft CorporationLocationAfter Hurst to Buffalo record flightDate / EraSeptember 17, 1952 contextPhotographerNot SpecifiedArchive Stamp / CreditHandwritten caption; archive no. 201521ProvenanceJeffrey C. Evans Helicopter Archive EstateFormatBlack-and-white archive/research printSizeApproximately 8 x 10 inchesColorBlack & WhiteOriginal / ReproductionArchive / research printBrand / ManufacturerBell AircraftCountry of OriginNot SpecifiedEra1950s Flat, Rigid & Tracked
The Exact Archive Print Shown
Make this Bell record-flight handshake the centerpiece of a collection devoted to aviation milestones and test pilots.
