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This scrapbook contains photographs of an air meet in Romania, circa 1930, with Romanian, Czechoslovakian, and Italian pilots and aircraft.
In about 1930, an air meet was held in Romania which was attended by Romanian King Carol II, his mother Queen Marie, and his younger brother Prince Nicholas (Nicolae). The event featured aviators from Romania as well as those from other countries such as Italy.
NASM.XXXX.0306
Circa 1930
Edward Zell, Transfer, unknown, NASM.XXXX.0306.
0.18 Cubic feet (1 flatbox)
National Air and Space Museum Archives
This scrapbook contains photographs of an air meet in Romania, circa 1930, with Romanian, Czechoslovakian, and Italian pilots and aircraft. The scrapbook features many photographs of Romanian King Carol II, his mother Queen Marie, and his younger brother Prince Nicholas (Nicolae) at the air meet, as well as other Romanian and foreign dignitaries. A Romanian woman parachute jumper and a Romanian "air ace," both unnamed, also appear. The scrapbook includes photographs of Standard Oil booths and refueling trucks. The cover of the scrapbook bears the logo of "Stanavo Aviation Engine Oil," the aviation arm of Standard Oil.
Collection is in original order.
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Romanian Air Meet Scrapbook, NASM.XXXX.0306, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Aeronautics -- Romania
Aeronautics -- Exhibitions
Aeronautics
Airplanes -- Italy
Airplanes -- Romania
Airplanes -- Czechoslovakia
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