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1. "Above Chatham"Airplanes; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Water towers; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson making a cross country flight in his biplane. Photo taken in Canada.
2. Airplane in field with burning haystackAirplane in field with burning haystackStacks (Hay, grain, etc.); Airplanes;Man in white clothing is Mac Crutchfield. They are burning the haystack to remove it from the airfield.
3. Billy RobinsonBilly RobinsonAir pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916Grinnell aviator, born September 24, 1884 in Redfield, South Dakota. Died in plane crash March 11, 1916 attempting to break the existing American altitude record of 17,000 feet. Robinson had previou
4. Billy Robinson carrying the mailBilly Robinson carrying the mailRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Air mail service; Letter carriers; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson, airmail carrier, between Montreal and Ottawa. Unknown man in suit and hat is either handing the mail to Robinson or receiving it from Robinson.
5. Billy Robinson flying biplaneBilly Robinson flying biplaneAir pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell; Airplanes; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916;Billy Robinson in flight over grass field with tree and spectators in background of photograph
6. Billy Robinson in a Nieuport French airplaneBilly Robinson in a Nieuport French airplaneAirplanes; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916;While taking flying lessons in Chicago, Robinson flew this Nieuport French airplane with a 60-horsepower Anzani rotary engine of Italian design with a tractor movement. (Description taken from Grinnel
7. Billy Robinson in biplaneBilly Robinson in biplaneAirplanes; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson piloting biplane while other men refuel. Location: Lachine, Canada on October 8, 1913. Wheel base of airplane is on skids. Fuel cans nearby.
8. Billy Robinson in cockpit of parked airplaneBilly Robinson in cockpit of parked airplaneAirplanes; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson in cockpit looking over tail of airplane. Open frame of rear half of airplane body is visible.
9. Billy Robinson in early biplaneBilly Robinson in early biplaneRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Airplanes; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson in seat of early model biplane. Air plane has many wires stabilizing the wing structure. Two sets of dual wheels on skids.
10. Billy Robinson in seat of biplaneBilly Robinson in seat of biplaneAirplanes; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916;Billy Robinson in pilot's seat of his single engine biplane. Unknown man in suit is alongside airplane with hat blowing away.
11. Billy Robinson inspecting control leverBilly Robinson inspecting control leverRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Airplanes; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson standing in front of early biplane, inspecting a control lever.
12. Billy Robinson piloting his monoplaneBilly Robinson piloting his monoplaneRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell; Airplanes;Billy Robinson in his monoplane with radial engine and parasol-type wings. On October 17, 1914, Robinson set a new American record in his plane for a non-stop flight, flying 370 miles in four hours, 4
13. Billy Robinson piloting monoplaneBilly Robinson piloting monoplaneRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Airplanes; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson in cockpit of parked monoplane. Airplane is parked facing a fence and the right wheel appears to be in a deep rut in the ground.
14. Billy Robinson seated in cockpitBilly Robinson seated in cockpitRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Airplanes; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson, an early Grinnell (Iowa) aviator, piloting airplane.
15. Billy Robinson studying in his roomBilly Robinson studying in his roomRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson studying in his room prior to 1909. Photographs adorn walls, oil lamp on table. Back of photograph: Gift of Donna Robinson Garland (Billy's daughter)
16. Billy Robinson taxing biplane on grass stripBilly Robinson taxing biplane on grass stripAirplanes; Flying; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916;Biplane piloted by Billy Robinson on grass strip. Wing structure includes a shorter middle tier. Wheel base is attached to skids.
17. Billy Robinson with Canadian school children and biplaneBilly Robinson with Canadian school children and biplaneSchool children; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Airplanes; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson in Montreal, Canada, with a biplane built by the National Airplane Co. and Canadian school children. (Description taken from Grinnell Then and Now published by the Grinnell Herald-Regi
18. Billy Robinson with children and airplaneBilly Robinson with children and airplaneRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell; ChildrenBilly Robinson with children in front of airplane.
19. Billy Robinson with Mac CrutchfieldBilly Robinson with Mac CrutchfieldRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Airplanes; Tents; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell;Billy Robinson, early Grinnell (Iowa) aviator in center of photograph. Mac Crutchfield at right. Person at left is unknown.
20. Billy Robinson with passenger in cockpitBilly Robinson with passenger in cockpitAirplanes; Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell; Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916; Wagons; Propellers, Aerial;Billy Robinson with unknown passenger in cockpit of his monoplane with radial engine. Partial view of wagon in background.
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