20th August 1937. Vintage Black and white photograph showing the Istres-Damascus-Paris Air Race. It was organised by The Aero Club de France. The race had 22 entrants, but only 13 started the race, and 9 completed the course. The Italians Ranieri Cupini & Amadeo Paradisi won in their Savoia-Marchetti S-79 aeroplane. Photo shows some of the military and civilian dignitaries at the event.

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Size: 2967px × 5081px
Location: Istres, France.
Photo credit: © Aviation Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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