Photo of Colonel Roscoe Turner and Gilmore, his lion.  Turner kept Gilmore at his California home; he accompanied Turner on his flights until circa 1935.  At that time, Gilmore became too large and heavy for the aircraft.  He's seen here as a cub in 1930.
Associated Press
1930-05-27
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