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

As you may or may not be able to tell, this photo captures a truly daring 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 widely used in postcards in the 1920s, and it 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…