[1929 NATIONAL AIR RACES w/ CHARLES LINDBERGH, ERNST UDET, JIMMY DOOLITTLE, HUGO ECKENER]

Color: B&W

Sound: silent

Description: The silent film captures highlights from the 1929 Cleveland National Air Races, likely commissioned by organizer Cliff Henderson. It features notable figures such as race pilot Jimmy Doolittle, aviator Charles Lindbergh, and dirigible builder Hugo Eckener. Key moments include a mass parachute jump, Eckener's arrival and meeting with Lindbergh, military aircraft formations, Doolittle winning the Bendix Transcontinental race, and German flier Ernst Udet's acrobatic performance. The film concludes with an autogyro landing. The Bendix Trophy, associated with these races, began in 1931 and offered significant prize money until its last race in 1962. Viewers are encouraged to contribute comments and additional information about the footage.