 On August 26, 1929 a Maddux Tri-motor, along with other aircraft, escorted the famous LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin airship to Mines Field (now part of Los Angeles International Airport) where it stopped during its around the world flight.Among the famous aviators who were involved with Maddux were Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart.Maddux also had a publicity department that advertised the celebrities who flew with the airline.