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TitleMembers of Civil Aeronautics Authority inspect latest aid to airplane pilots. Washington, D.C., Oct. 10. An instrument which gives airplane pilots their height above the ground over which the plane is flying was demonstrated today to members of the Civil Aeronautics Authority by officials of the Western Electric Co. and the United Airlines. Claimed to be the first successful altimeter showing terrain clearance, the new device operates by radio, using the shortest wave ever employed for aviation, officials of the companies stated. In the photograph, left to right: Col. Sumter Smith, Peter C. Sandrette, Supt. of the United Airline's communication laboratory who was in charge of the demonstration; and Thomas Hardin. Smith and Hardin are members of the Civil Aeronautics Authority, 10/10/38NotePhysical details: glass Applies To: Applies To: all Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection.General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available atCould not render: bf:electronicLocatorDimensions4 x 5 in. or smallerExtent1 negativeProvision ActivityPublication: United States 1938 Publication: [19]38 October 10 Usage And Access PolicyNo known restrictions on publication. For more information, see Harris & Ewing Photographs - Rights and Restrictions InformationCould not render: bf:electronicLocatorAcquisition SourceDLC Stock Number:LC-DIG-hec-25153 (digital file from original negative) 