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Under the wing of a Stearman 4D, these two aviatrixes, clad in aviator helmets and goggles, were part of an air show held at SFO on November 20, 1932. The show featured races, acrobatics, and stunts. Image: San Francisco Airport, aviatrixes, 1932. SFO Museum Collection. 2011.032.0121
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