Aero Corporation - the Pioneer Line- Standard Airlines- Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc.

Jack Frye displaying his true essence as the consummate aviator in white overalls and goggles shown at the National Air Races in 1928. And, rare glimpse of Frye, after landing to see family (nieces & nephews) at his home ranch of Wheeler Texas, on a cross-country jaunt at the onset of his TWA legacy

Early images of Burdett Airport

Wow, unknown spectator gazing wistfully out at Burdett Airport field, likely longing to be in the air himself, beautiful image

Jack Frye high above Los Angeles & brother Donald Frye 

Jack Frye in flight above Los Angeles 1924, a man who was meant to develop the world of aviation in every sense of the word. Jack Frye became a legend in his own time and beyond. These two images could easily be clips from Howard Hughes' "Hell's Angels”; a film Frye actually flew in as a Hollywood stunt pilot. The photo is signed by Jack, "To my friend June- From Jack Frye." This is the earliest known photo of aviation legend Jack Frye in an airplane, photographer unknown. Jack Frye had a lot of business partners in his life, but his favorite guy was his beloved brother Don. These two brothers rode herd in Texas together, joined the Army Corp of Engineers together, and went out to California to find their fortunes together. According to Jack's sister Sunny Frye, Donald Frye at 16, was one of the youngest pilots in the United States, having been taught to fly by his brother Jack. Seen here next to his idolized brother Jack, he became an aviation pioneer in his own right, as did other members of the Frye family. Don helped Jack launch Burdett Airport eventually even working for Standard Air Lines, which Jack founded with Paul Richter and Walt Hamilton. In the early 1940's, Don founded the Frye Aircraft Company, his demise tragically was by suicide, an incident which broke Jack's heart

Burdett Field & Standard Airlines

This page is dedicated to June Smith (Joseph S. Smith, Jr.) via Denis Smith. June was nickname for Junior. Without June’s knack for having a camera constantly handy we would be missing the invaluable historical images on this page. The bi-plane seen with Frye and June is a Curtiss K6 Standard, it's not known if the plane belonged to Frye or Smith. Rare image of Burdett Airport seen from the air, and lastly, founder Burdett Fuller and a gal named Zelda (1923)

Frye Family- Legacy of Aviation

Jack came from an aviation family, these images show his cousin Lt. Pete Frye, and his cousin Tom who was a tenured 30-year Braniff Pilot. It was amazing how Tom looked like Jack when he was young, as seen with two young girls. Also, a great image of Braniff passenger planes at Dallas Love Field, Texas