Traces of Texas reader Charles Frederick sent in this wonderful photo of his grandfather with his biplane at Ellington Air Field south of Houston, essentially where Clear Lake is today. His name was Clifford A. Wright and he is the man in the middle. The plane is a Curtiss… pic.twitter.com/WDeWCwhBz8
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Traces of Texas reader Charles Frederick sent in this wonderful photo of his grandfather with his biplane at Ellington Air Field south of Houston, essentially where Clear Lake is today. His name was Clifford A. Wright and he is the man in the middle. The plane is a Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny." After WWI, many were sold to individuals an former military pilots who became barnstormers.
Amazing photo, Charles! I want to step right into it! Thanks for sharing!


