Several men surround Edward Bavard Heath sitting in his "Baby Bullet" at Mines Field (Los Angeles International Airport) in Westchester during the 1928 National Air Races, held from September 8-16. This air competition, comprised of a series of pylon and cross-country races, took place annually from 1920 to 1949. Due to the rapid development of aviation science at that time, there was significant popular interest in this event. The "Baby Bullet" won every race it entered at Mines Field. With a top speed of over 150 MPH, it outran larger and more powerful planes. Known for his mechanic and flight schools, his air racing career, and for being the father of the American Kitplane Industry, Edward Heath's successful aviation career was cut short when he died in a mysterious crash involving an experimental low-wing plane on February 1, 1931. Photo dated: September 16, 1928.
Heath, Edward Bavard Mines Field (Los Angeles, Calif.) Airplanes--California--Los Angeles Airports--California--Los Angeles Aeronautics--Competitions--California--Los Angeles Westchester (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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