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Queen of the Air. World famous pilot Elli Beinhorn (1907-2007), renowned for her courageous circum-aviation of the globe.
Queen of the Air. World famous pilot Elli Beinhorn (1907-2007), renowned for her courageous circum-aviation of the globe.

Queen of the Air. World famous pilot Elli Beinhorn (1907-2007), renowned for her courageous circum-aviation of the globe.

Creator Fritz Eschen (German, 1900 - 1954)
Datec. 1933
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.2 x 16.9 cm (9 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/5380
Copyright
Photo © AGO
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The Hindenburg Cup for world famous pilot Elli Beinhorn. A jury has awarded the hindenburg cup ot pilot Elli Beinhorn, in addition to prize money of 10,000 marks. Her achievement of flying around the globe was the decisive factor for this award.
The Hindenburg Cup for world famous pilot Elli Beinhorn. A jury has awarded the hindenburg cup ot pilot Elli Beinhorn, in addition to prize money of 10,000 marks. Her achievement of flying around the globe was the decisive factor for this award.
Pacific & Atlantic
1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for A member of the air police gives the final sign for the take-off.
A member of the air police gives the final sign for the take-off.
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Should an airplane not land, a red luminous rocket is shot by the air police.
Should an airplane not land, a red luminous rocket is shot by the air police.
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for If the weather is unfavourable, a red ball is raised into the air.
If the weather is unfavourable, a red ball is raised into the air.
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Smoke rockets are ignited to show the pilots the wind direction.
Smoke rockets are ignited to show the pilots the wind direction.
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Emphasize statements using your fork and knife. Also, speak with your cigarette in your mouth.
Emphasize statements using your fork and knife. Also, speak with your cigarette in your mouth.
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Still life arrangement of precious treasures
Still life arrangement of precious treasures
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Relaxation after a long winter. The first steamboat journey of the season.
Relaxation after a long winter. The first steamboat journey of the season.
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Prepared material is ordered alphabetically and brought to the dispatch.
Prepared material is ordered alphabetically and brought to the dispatch.
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A group of youth gather around a new aircraft engine. It is amazing how familiar they are with the new engine and the interesting questions that they ask.
A group of youth gather around a new aircraft engine. It is amazing how familiar they are with the new engine and the interesting questions that they ask.
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Getting meat stuck in your teeth is embarrassing, but how piquant to hunt out the small troublemaker with a cultivated forefinger and remove it in front of your dinner companion.
Getting meat stuck in your teeth is embarrassing, but how piquant to hunt out the small troublemaker with a cultivated forefinger and remove it in front of your dinner companion.
Fritz Eschen
1930s
Photograph
Man with a Foghorn
Man with a Foghorn
Fritz Eschen
c. 1936
Photograph
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