Royal Newell Francis flying an early model aircraft.

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Royal Newell Francis flying an early model aircraft.

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PE235

Description

Royal Newell Francis born December 25th 1886 was an early aviator. His parents Octave Francis and mother Adelaide Charlotte "La Mountagne" Francis were ranch owners in Los Gatos in the late 1800s into the 20th century. Roy died in 1952. Their son Roy worked with "Sky High" Irving as a bookable act at county fairs. Irving would parachute from Irving's plane to the excitement of spectators around the year 1915.

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Date: circa. 1911

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Charlotte Taylor (We and our Neighbors)

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