1953 Press Photo Capt James Carson, One of 10 Flyers Taking Part in Bendix Event

Capt James S Carson, 28, of El Centro, CA, representing the Air Research and Development Command, will be one of 10 fliers taking part in 1953 Bendix Trophy cross-country speed event, 22 year old air classic sponsored by the Bendix Aviation Corp. Event will be the feature of National Aircraft Show at Dayton, Ohio. Carson, flying a F-86F Sabre Jet, will take off with other contestants from Edwards Air Force Base in Muroc Dry Lake, CA, and win 1,900 miles eastward to Dayton Municipal Airport.

Photo is dated 1953.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.