Hans Dittmar World Glider Altitude Record – 1930s Geissen, Germany (ACME Press Photo)

Original 1930s ACME News press photo capturing renowned German glider pilot Hans Dittmar after setting a world glider altitude record in Geissen, Germany. Dittmar reached an altitude of 2,461 feet and landed nearly 22 miles from the launch point—an extraordinary achievement in early sailplane history. Dittmar was one of Germany’s top pre-WWII glider pilots, contributing to the advancement of unpowered flight. The photo includes the original typed ACME caption and agency stamp, providing authenticity and historical provenance—an essential collectible for aviation historians and glider enthusiasts.