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James and Mary ?Mae? Haizlip with their son James Jr alo?
James and Mary ?Mae? Haizlip with their son James Jr alongside their Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, prior to their flight to Europe in LZ 129 Hindenburg on 11 May 1936. The aircraft was also carried on this flight
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In this evocative photograph, James and Mary "Mae" Haizlip are seen beaming with pride as they stand next to their Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing aircraft, with their young son, James Jr., at Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey. The date is May 11, 1936, and the Haizlips are preparing for an extraordinary journey. They are about to board the LZ 129 Hindenburg, the iconic German airship that would carry them across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe. The Haizlips' Staggerwing, a sleek and stylish monoplane, is a fitting companion to the Hindenburg. Both the Staggerwing and the Hindenburg represent the pinnacle of aviation technology at the time. The Staggerwing, with its distinctive wing design and powerful Wright Cyclone engine, was a favorite among private pilots and set numerous speed records. The Hindenburg, the largest airship ever built, was a marvel of engineering and design, capable of carrying passengers in luxurious comfort across the vast expanse of the Atlantic. James and Mary "Mae" Haizlip were experienced aviators who had already made several transatlantic flights. James was a former World War I pilot and a founding member of the Civil Air Patrol, while Mary "Mae" was an accomplished pilot in her own right. Their son, James Jr., was just a young boy at the time, but he was already developing a lifelong love of aviation that would be inspired by his parents' adventures. As they stand before their Staggerwing and the Hindenburg, the Haizlips are the embodiment of the spirit of adventure and innovation that characterized the golden age of aviation. Their journey to Europe would be a testament to their courage and their passion for flying, and it would leave an indelible mark on the history of aviation.
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