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Photograph caption dated March 10, 1960 reads, "Pioneers pay tribute to famed airman - Honorary pal bearers wait in solemn reverence at Valley's Portal of Folded Wings as 130 Southland friends pay final tribute to Roy Knabenshue, aviation pioneer. From left are Col. Warren Eaton, past president of Early Birds; Charles Willard, Early Bird and pioneer pilot; Col. Arthur C. Goebel; Eugene W. Biscailuz, former Los Angeles County sheriff, and Vince Barnett, president of Silver Wings Fraternity."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Knabenshue, Roy,--1960 Willard, Charles F Goebel, Arthur Cornelius,--1895-1973 Biscailuz, Eugene W.,--1883-1969 Barnett, Vince,--1902-1977 Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) United States.--Army Air Forces--Officers Early Birds of Aviation (Organization)--Presidents Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Suits (Clothing)--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Boutonnieres--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Funeral rites and ceremonies--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Air pilots--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Coffins--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Pallbearers--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Flags--United States Floral decorations--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) County officials and employees--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Sheriffs--California--Los Angeles County Los Angeles County (Calif.)--Officials and employees Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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