Original 1947 AP Wire Photo showing a wide view of the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio. The attached AP caption dates the image to August 31, 1947, and describes racing activities resuming after weather-related cancellations. Aircraft entered in the Thompson Trophy Race are visible outside the hangar while large crowds fill the grandstands. The photograph captures a classic postwar aviation scene during one of America's most important air racing events. Measures approximately 8½" x 7½". From a large newspaper archive assembled and retained by a Pennsylvania newspaper near Pittsburgh. Original AP caption remains attached. Condition shows newsroom handling wear, mounting remnants, light creasing, edge wear, and age-related imperfections consistent with newspaper archive storage. Please see photos.
