Wonderful archive related to this aerial showman who was also the first to fly non-stop from Japan to the United States. Included are 12 relating to the Japan-U.S. flight (all 1931), ticker tape parade in Seattle, getting ready to go posed with the plane. The transpacific plane, right before landing, after landing at Wenatchee, winning trophy as Outstanding Flier of 1931, with Japanese, with partner in this around the world flight, welcome in Tokyo, and more. Plus, 13 other images from air stints, with airplanes, and lots of great stuff. Most wire photos with original paper captions. Overall EX+ and 6x8".