43 Historical Photos That Give Us a Unique Glimpse Into the Past

This photo captures a truly daring and exhilarating moment in the history of sports and aviation. At a time when planes were still a relatively new technology, adventurous individuals were finding new and exciting ways to push the boundaries of what was possible.

This image was used widely amongst postcards in the 1920s, and wasn’t so uncommon for people to play tennis on the wing of a plane as it soared through the air at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Sure, the average person wasn’t doing it on a Sunday, but this photo op happened more than once…