Wing Walking over Fresno

Wing Walking over Fresno

Airplane, 20th century--Aviation, Chandler, Wilbur, Airport, Chandler Field -- Fresno County -- 20th century -- Photographs.; Fresno (Calif.)

In 1923 local fliers organized an event to raise funds for an aviation field. Six years later, local State Senator Wilbur Chandler decided to give 100 acres to the city of Fresno to build an air field now known as Chandler Field. Fresno and Mariposa streets can be seen below the plane and it's "wing walkers" Eddie Herzog and Benny Thrash.

San Joaquin Valley Library System

November 30th, 1923

Fresno County Public Library

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