The Detroit News Lockheed Orion “Early Bird”

In the 1930’s, the Detroit News pioneered the use of high speed aerial photography with this aircraft named Early Bird. The camera was mounted in a wing pod and controlled by the pilot. After landing at Detroit City Airport, the film would then be rushed to the news building by motorcycle dispatch rider.

Image 11″ x 19″ with 2″ borders. Signed and numbered edition of 150. Printed on watercolor stock.