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Katherine Stinson Flies Night Loop At Sheepshead Bay
Ninteen year old Katherine Stinson dazzled New York crowds by looping the loop and cross country flight at night from Brighton Beach to Coney Island and Sheepshead Bay Speedway. Fog limited landings yet she completed two aerial somersaults and two spirals at altitudes up to 2,000 feet, earning roaring applause from spectators.
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