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A candid group photograph of James Harold Doolittle, in aviator apparel, and Mason Mathres Patrick and Cyrus K. Bettis, who wear military uniforms. Stamp on verso reads "Herald Traveler". Original Credit Line: Acme Newspictures.

Original Credit Line: "U.S. Army Wins Seaplane Race. The army beat the navy at its own game when Lieut. James H. Doolittle of McCook Field won the Schneider Cup Race at Bay Shore Park, Baltimore, Md., and shattered every speed record in the world for planes that fly from the water. Flying in the Bettis craft that won the Pulitzer trophy, Doolittle's average speed for the allotted seven laps over the 50 kilometer triangular course was 232.575 miles an hour. Doolittle saved the coveted seaplane trophy from becoming the permanent property of the English. Photo shows left to right: Lieut. Doolittle, winner; General Patrick and Lieut. Bettis."