James Herbert ("Jack") Knight (1892-1945)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-4888]

Creator: United Air Lines, Inc

Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date: 1945

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-4888

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Summary

James Herbert ("Jack") Knight (1892-1945) was a famous test pilot who made the first overnight transcontinental air mail delivery. This photograph was distributed by United Air Lines when Knight died of malaria during World War II.

Subject

  • Knight, James H. "Jack"
  • United Air Lines, Inc

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-4888

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1945
  • March 2, 1945

Restrictions & Rights

  • No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
  • Copyright Not Evaluated

Topic

  • Air pilots
  • Test pilots

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-4888]

Physical description

Gelatin silver prints

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