Monday, March 28, 2011

Colorful Caproni

The Caproni Ca.113, standarbearer of Italy at Los Angeles Air Races, July 1-4, 1933.
In August 1933, Lieut. Falconi flew to Chicago for World Aviation Expo (part of Century of Progress World Fair). On August 27, flying the route Saint Louis - Chicago, he performed a head down flight for 3 hours, 6 minutes and 39 seconds, establishing a world record.

Artwork by Bob Zanella

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