'Green Flash' trial flight, Old Orchard Beach, 1929

Contributed by Old Orchard Beach Historical Society

'Green Flash' trial flight, Old Orchard Beach, 1929

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Description

The Green Flash is being taken from the hangar at Old Orchard Beach for a trial flight on May 22, 1929. The hangar was located at the present day (1973) swimming pool at Friendship Motel.

The plane was planning to compete in a transatlantic race with a French plane, but the Green Flash crashed before the race began.

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About This Item

  • Title: 'Green Flash' trial flight, Old Orchard Beach, 1929
  • Creator: International Newsreel Corp.
  • Creation Date: 1929-05-22
  • Subject Date: 1929-05-22
  • Locations:
    • Old Orchard Beach, York County, ME
    • Old Orchard Beach, York County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 15 cm x 24 cm
  • Local Code: HJScr3_p077_001
  • Collection: Harry Jones Scrapbook Collection
  • Object Type: Image

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For more information about this item, contact:

Old Orchard Beach Historical Society
P.O. Box 464, Old Orchard, ME 04064
(207) 934-9319
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