Title:1943 Cheesman Map of US Aviation -- Aviation Panorama - A Pictorial History of American Aviation,li>Cartographer:F CheesemanYear/Place:1943, MilwaukeeMap Dimension(in.):17 X 22 in.Description:This excellent World War II-era pictorial map showcases American aviation. The landscape of the United States is filled with illustrations of various aircraft, each one marking a milestone in the history of aviation. Among the important moments pictured are Octave Chanute's glider flights over Indiana sand dunes (1896), the Wright brothers first flight (1903), the first transcontinental air mail flight (1921), Amelia Earhart's solo flight across the Pacific (1935), Howard Hughes' trip around the world in a "Flying Laboratory" (1938), and the first successful helicopter flight (1941). The map is further surrounded by several types of modern warplanes, squadron insignia, and vignettes of notable achievements in aviation history, including contemporary acts of heroics. It was created as a promotional item for Milwaukee-based clothing manufacturer Albert Richard.
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