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September 4, 1928
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Los Angeles, vibrations from airplanes arriving at Mines Field will automatically activate 35 million-candlepower floodlights for the national air races from September 8-11, announced on Sept. 4.
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Vibrations Will Light Airport
By United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4.—The vibrations of airplanes arriving at night at Mines Field for the national air races will turn on the most powerful lighting system any airport ever had, it was announced today.
Thirty five giant flood lights of a million candlepower each, will be automatically set to work when a plane passes between 1,600 and 2,000 feet above the field.
Sensitive radio instruments receive the vibrations and operate the lights.
The races will be held between September 8 and 11.
By United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4.—The vibrations of airplanes arriving at night at Mines Field for the national air races will turn on the most powerful lighting system any airport ever had, it was announced today.
Thirty five giant flood lights of a million candlepower each, will be automatically set to work when a plane passes between 1,600 and 2,000 feet above the field.
Sensitive radio instruments receive the vibrations and operate the lights.
The races will be held between September 8 and 11.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Airport Lighting
Air Races
Vibrations
Mines Field
Floodlights
Where did it happen?
Mines Field, Los Angeles
Story Details
Location
Mines Field, Los Angeles
Event Date
September 8 And 11
Story Details
Airplane vibrations trigger automatic activation of 35 million-candlepower floodlights at Mines Field for national air races.