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Lot # 737: Fred and Al Key Famous Aviators Photographs (14)

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Item was in Auction "September 2007 Internet",
which ran from 9/23/2007 12:00 AM to
9/23/2007 9:00 PM



"The Flying Keys", brothers Al and Fred, are featured in this 1930's photo collection (14). Photos range in size from 5 1/2" x 5" to 8" x 11". Conditions range from VG-NRMT. The brothers were endurance flyers who set records in the 1930's. As they were spending many hours in the air, in-air refueling was essential but not safe at the time. Working with local inventor A. D. Hunter, the brothers contributed to the invention and application of an in-air spill free refueling system which, with some modifications, is still in use today.

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