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Historic Photo Collection - Aviation: Robert M. Leich, Sr., Collection

Vintage airplane on display with text "City of Evansville" and aviation symbols.
“City of Evansville”: Columbia Airlines aircraft, Evansville airport; c. 1935
May contain: aircraft, airplane, transportation, vehicle, and warplane
“City of Evansville”: Columbia Airlines aircraft, Air Express Division, at Evansville airport; c. 1935
Vintage biplane with "Columbia Air Lines" markings on a textured surface.
“City of Evansville”: Columbia Airlines airplane at the Evansville airport; c. 1935
Vintage biplane with "USE AIR EXPRESS" text, tail number NC-12345, and someone atop the ladder.
“City of Evansville”: Rear view of Columbia Airlines airplane (NC-12136) at Evansville airport; c. 1935
Person boarding a vintage airplane labeled "City of Evansville" using a ladder; black and white photo.
“City of Evansville”: Worker inspecting Columbia airline airplane at Evansville airport; c. 1935
Black and white photo of a vintage propeller airplane, close-up on engine and cockpit area.
“City of Evansville”: Close-up view of Columbia Airlines airplane at Evansville airport; c. 1935
Vintage biplane with "City of Evansville" written on it, person standing by a ladder, and an old vehicle to the right.
“City of Evansville”: Columbia Airlines airplane on the field at the Evansville airport; c. 1935
Vintage propeller-driven aircraft on tarmac with "African Airlines" text, black and white photo.
“City of Evansville”: Columbia Airlines airplane at the Louisville airport; February 1936
Vintage biplane with a ladder against it, likely for maintenance or access.
“City of Evansville”: Columbia Airlines airplane on the field at the Evansville airport; c. 1935
Vintage airplane from Columbia Airlines indicating service to St. Louis, Evansville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, and Detroit.
“City of Evansville”: Detailed view of a Columbia Airlines airplane at the Evansville airport, advertising service to St. Louis, Evansville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, and Detroit; c. 1935
A vintage photo of a person standing by an airplane with city names listed on it.
“City of Evansville”: A Columbia Airlines hostess standing in front of the entrance to the airplane at the Evansville airport; c. 1935
A woman standing by a plane with "Columbia Airlines" written above. Black and white photo.
“City of Evansville”: Unidentified Columbia Airlines hostess at the door of an airplane at the Evansville airport; c. 1935
Vintage aircraft from Columbia Airlines, with destination list and open door leading to interior seating.
“City of Evansville”: Entrance to a Columbia Airlines plane at the Evansville airport; c. 1935
A person in uniform standing by an airplane door labeled "Columbia Airlines," with destination names like "ST. LOUIS, INDIANAPOLIS, LOUISVILLE."
“City of Evansville”: An unidentified Columbia Airlines hostess waits by the entrance to an airplane at the Evansville airport; c. 1935
Vintage airplane, propeller, and "American Airlines" text; black and white photo.
“City of Evansville”: A passenger entering the “City of Evansville,” a Columbia Airlines plane, at the Evansville airport; c. 1935
A vintage photo of a person stepping out of a Columbia Airlines plane, with various city names listed on it.
“City of Evansville”: A Columbia Airlines hostess prepares to close the door of the “City of Evansville” at the Evansville airport; c. 1935
Vintage photo: people around old airplanes on a field, spectators in the background, and a car in the foreground.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936
Group of people gathered around an airplane with "NC96..." on its side, under a cloudy sky.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936
Vintage photo of people near classic cars and a plane, likely at an old airfield.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936
Black & white photo of people around an old plane with striped tail design.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936
A person is performing maintenance on a vintage airplane with a propeller and large engine cowl vents.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936
Vintage photo of people around a biplane with "Stelling" and "The Ohio Oil Company" markings.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936
Three individuals by an aircraft, one wearing a parachute harness, likely preparing for a flight or jump.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936. The parachutist is probably Earl R. Stein or Allen Von Behren.
A black and white photo showing a man crouching, looking towards the camera, with others and a covered object nearby.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936. A parachute is being rolled up after a jump by Earl Stein or Allen Von Behren.
Vintage biplane with pilot inside, "LIN" text and "Mike Murphy Pilot" on side.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936. Stunt pilot Michael “Mike” Murphy sits in his airplane.
A plane flying through a cloud, creating a visible circular trail, with observers in the foreground.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936. Skywriters Lt. Joseph Mackey and Myron Hightower perform.
Group of vintage-dressed people sitting & standing, possibly at a social event.
Aviation Show: Evansville airport, July 26, 1936. Part of the estimated 5,000 spectators who gathered for the meet.
Two men at a desk, one writing, with a vintage radio and wall filled with photos.
Columbia Airlines: Columbia Airlines staff working in their office at the Evansville airport; September 1935
Three people and a dog outside near a bench, one person is standing. Vintage black and white photo.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Members lounging at the Evansville airport; the woman is Mildred Cappel Leich; c, 1940
A person standing by a small airplane, possibly performing pre-flight checks or maintenance. There is a gauge on a box in the foreground.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Unidentified club member inspecting an airplane at the Evansville airport; c. 1940
A group of people, possibly from the mid-20th century, standing in front of an airplane, dressed in period attire.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Unidentified members of the club at the Evansville airport; c. 1940
People examining a flying schedule board, with photos and notices on the wall behind them.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Club members reading the flying schedule at the Evansville airport; Mildred Cappel Leich is seated at left; c. 1940
Four people are sitting around a small table, seemingly engaged in a card game or discussion, in a room with curtains.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Unidentified club members playing cards at the Evansville airport; c. 1940
Three people sitting around a table indoors, possibly from a vintage era, with curtains and a wall lamp in the background.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Women playing cards in the Sportsmen’s Pilot Club room at the Evansville airport; c. 1940
A black-and-white photo of a person playing table tennis, with spectators watching in the background.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Club members playing ping-pong at the Evansville airport; c. 1940
A vintage photo of a classroom, with a teacher pointing to a chalkboard and attentive students looking on.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Aviation instruction at the Evansville airport; c. 1940
Four men in vintage attire analyze a map on a desk, with aviation-related elements suggesting a planning session.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Unidentified club members at the Evansville airport; c. 1940
A man posing by an airplane with clear skies in the background.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: An unidentified club member at the Evansville airport; c. 1940
A man works on an old airplane's engine, with open fields in the background.
Sportsmen’s Pilot Club: Unidentified club member inspecting an airplane at the Evansville airport; c. 1940
Vintage airplane on display with text "City of Evansville" and aviation symbols.
May contain: aircraft, airplane, transportation, vehicle, and warplane
Vintage biplane with "Columbia Air Lines" markings on a textured surface.
Vintage biplane with "USE AIR EXPRESS" text, tail number NC-12345, and someone atop the ladder.
Person boarding a vintage airplane labeled "City of Evansville" using a ladder; black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a vintage propeller airplane, close-up on engine and cockpit area.
Vintage biplane with "City of Evansville" written on it, person standing by a ladder, and an old vehicle to the right.
Vintage propeller-driven aircraft on tarmac with "African Airlines" text, black and white photo.
Vintage biplane with a ladder against it, likely for maintenance or access.
Vintage airplane from Columbia Airlines indicating service to St. Louis, Evansville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, and Detroit.
A vintage photo of a person standing by an airplane with city names listed on it.
A woman standing by a plane with "Columbia Airlines" written above. Black and white photo.
Vintage aircraft from Columbia Airlines, with destination list and open door leading to interior seating.
A person in uniform standing by an airplane door labeled "Columbia Airlines," with destination names like "ST. LOUIS, INDIANAPOLIS, LOUISVILLE."
Vintage airplane, propeller, and "American Airlines" text; black and white photo.
A vintage photo of a person stepping out of a Columbia Airlines plane, with various city names listed on it.
Vintage photo: people around old airplanes on a field, spectators in the background, and a car in the foreground.
Group of people gathered around an airplane with "NC96..." on its side, under a cloudy sky.
Vintage photo of people near classic cars and a plane, likely at an old airfield.
Black & white photo of people around an old plane with striped tail design.
A person is performing maintenance on a vintage airplane with a propeller and large engine cowl vents.
Vintage photo of people around a biplane with "Stelling" and "The Ohio Oil Company" markings.
Three individuals by an aircraft, one wearing a parachute harness, likely preparing for a flight or jump.
A black and white photo showing a man crouching, looking towards the camera, with others and a covered object nearby.
Vintage biplane with pilot inside, "LIN" text and "Mike Murphy Pilot" on side.
A plane flying through a cloud, creating a visible circular trail, with observers in the foreground.
Group of vintage-dressed people sitting & standing, possibly at a social event.
Two men at a desk, one writing, with a vintage radio and wall filled with photos.
Three people and a dog outside near a bench, one person is standing. Vintage black and white photo.
A person standing by a small airplane, possibly performing pre-flight checks or maintenance. There is a gauge on a box in the foreground.
A group of people, possibly from the mid-20th century, standing in front of an airplane, dressed in period attire.
People examining a flying schedule board, with photos and notices on the wall behind them.
Four people are sitting around a small table, seemingly engaged in a card game or discussion, in a room with curtains.
Three people sitting around a table indoors, possibly from a vintage era, with curtains and a wall lamp in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a person playing table tennis, with spectators watching in the background.
A vintage photo of a classroom, with a teacher pointing to a chalkboard and attentive students looking on.
Four men in vintage attire analyze a map on a desk, with aviation-related elements suggesting a planning session.
A man posing by an airplane with clear skies in the background.
A man works on an old airplane's engine, with open fields in the background.