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This series of nine images features Hap Russell at different
times in his flying career, from the early 1920s to the 1930s.
Below, the first airplane he ever owned and flew, a Curtiss
Jenny, taken at San Diego, CA.
Hap Russell & His Curtiss Jenny
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Below, Hap Russell (R) and two unidentified persons at Burdette
Flying School.
Hap Russell (R) at Burdette Flying School, Date Unknown
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Below, Hap Russell with a Standard Air Lines craft, probably
one of the Fokker Univerals or Super Universals. Exact
location unidentified, but date is probably 1928. This is
what he looked like when he brought Standard Air Lines passengers
to Tucson. He landed at the Airfield and signed the Register
83 times, more than any other pilot.
Hap Russell with a Standard Air Lines Craft
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Below, a formal portrait of Russell in his Standard Air
Lines uniform.
Hap Russell in His Standard Air Lines Uniform
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Below, a classic "pre-flight" image. The airplane looks
like a Fokker F-10, probably during his early American
Airways service (compare his cap to the one here).
Hap Russell in Classic "Pre-flight" Image
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.Below, formal portrait taken January 9, 1935 in American
Airlines uniform.
Hap Russell January 9, 1935
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Below, publicity shot taken April 2, 1936 to commemorate
his 15th anniversary as a pilot and 10,200 hours of flight
time. Image location is Glendale, CA. Compare this image
with the finished news clipping here.
Publicity Shot Taken April 2, 1936
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Below, data from the back of the publicity shot, above,
taken April 2, 1936. This image was enhanced in contrast to
improve readability.
Publicity Shot Taken April 2, 1936
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Below, Hap Russell in a formal American Air Lines portrait
during the late 1930s. Compare his lapel pin with these
two images.
Hap Russell in the late 1930s
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UPLOADED: 02/19/07 REVISED:
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