Title
Stratospheric Balloon Flight
Subject
Settle, Thomas G. W., 1895-1980
Fordney, Chester L., 1892-1959
Century of Progress International Exposition
Balloon ascensions
New Jersey--Bridgeton
Soldiers
Journalists
Description
Lieutenant Thomas G. W. Settle, U.S.N. (center) stands in front of stratosphere balloon, A Century of Progress, while reporters and military members ask questions. Settle and Army Major Chester L. Fordney set a world altitude record during their stratospheric balloon flight that landed in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
The writing at the top of the photograph reads, "Taken at scene of landing after stratosphere balloon flight, near Bridgeton, N-J., 21 Nov, 1934, max altitude attained, 61,237 feet, TGW Settle, Lt Comdr, USN, Pilot."
The writing at the top of the photograph reads, "Taken at scene of landing after stratosphere balloon flight, near Bridgeton, N-J., 21 Nov, 1934, max altitude attained, 61,237 feet, TGW Settle, Lt Comdr, USN, Pilot."
Creator
NRA
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1934-11-20
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
402657
Miscellaneous Collection
Oversized Individuals Collection
Original Format
commercial print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
28 x 36 cm