Lockheed Vega 1 NX913, Golden Eagle, takes of during Dole Air Race, 16 August 1927, right side view Published on August 16, 2013 in 16 August 1927: The Dole Air RaceFull resolution (2000 × 1588) ← Previous Next → Lockheed Vega 1, Golden Eagle, NX913, takes off from Oakland, 16 August 1927. (San Diego Air and Space Museum Archives)