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Walter Brookins and His Father
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This photo shows 21-year-old Walter Brookins walking with his father at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the track's only airplane show in June 1910. Walter Brookins flew for the Wright Brothers and was the brightest star of week-long affair from Monday June 13 through Saturday June 18. It is interesting to note that according to Wikipedia, Father's Day was first suggested on June 19, 1910.
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