Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Major General James E. Fechet stands at Mines Field to see the finish of the Trans-Continental Air Race during the National Aeronautical Exposition on September 13, 1928. Mines Field later became Los Angeles International Airport. Related to the article, "Lindbergh Up to Old Tricks. 'Slim' Leads Musketeers in Thrilling Stunts. Many Air Racers Arrive at Mines Field Goal. Close Finish Lends Drama to Class 'b' Contest." Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 1928: A1. Press release: Ch[eck Your] Credit*, "P & A Photos" 5011 (Los Angeles Bureau). Air Commander See Finish of Trans-Continental Race. Major General James E. Fechet, Chief of the Army Air Service arrived in Los Angles in time to see the finish of the Trans-Continental non stop flight, as the feature event of the National Aeronautical Exposition. Gen. Fechet said that an investigation would be made into the accident at Mines Field, in which Lt. J. J. Williams of the Army's "Three Musketeers" was fatally injured while stunting. Photo shows Major General James E. Fechet. (LA-FM 3) 9/13/28. [see image ark no. 21198/zz002dd7hk] Text from negative sleeve: Fecket [sic], James E. Gen. Army Air Corps.
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uclamss_1429_2277 ark:/21198/zz002dd7g2
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Generals--American--California--Los Angeles United States. Army. Air Service Fechet, James E. (James Edmond), 1877-
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