Robertson Field

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20031905

Description

A new airfield in Fort Worth, Texas is moving past the "pipe dream" stage as the flying school nears operation. Constructing a hangar girder, left to right, are V. K. "Skeet" Robertson and Lynn Wright. Skeet is shown sitting above the plane on the hangar. He is lifting a pipe to add to the structure. He is dressed in a hat, long-sleeve shirt, and coveralls. Mr. Wright is dressed in a hat, collared shirt and trousers. Robertson Field is located west of Turkey Knob and a mile south of Handley, Texas.

Archival Date

1946-04-12

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-410

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Robertson, V. K.; Wright, Lynn; Robertson Field; Airplanes; Hangars; Ladders; Construction; Pipes; Coveralls; Automobiles