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Aviation License of John Kaminski

Date: 05 08 1912
Description: License #121 issued to John Kaminski in 1912 by the Aero Club of America.
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First to Fly-Army Demonstration

Date: 09 12 1908
Description: Demonstration of the Wright Flyer.
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Army Balloon

Date: 1904
Description: The first dirigible purchased by the U.S. Army and its builder, Thomas A. Baldwin.
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Observation Balloon

Date: 08 1917
Description: A training ascension of a captive observation balloon. During their training, soldiers learned how to correctly estimate the effectiveness of artillery on ...
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Balloon Gondola

Date: 1918
Description: The gondola crew of a World War I observation balloon that is about to ascend. Observation balloons were positioned near the front so that men in the gondo...
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Observation Balloon

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Description: A World War I observation balloon held Gulliver-like by its airship company. During World War I, balloons were positioned near the front so that observers ...
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Helicopter Power

Date: 02 1966
Description: Arriving at a forward area, a U.S. Air Force CH-30 helicopter carrying a 105mm howitzer is directed in for a landing. The artillery piece, which was in a r...
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Inside Helicopter "Manhunt"

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Description: This photograph labeled only as "Manhunt" by Milwaukee photographer Dickey Chapelle shows the interior of a helicopter used during the early stages of U.S....
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Marine Helicopter

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Description: Uniformed men board helicopter with "Marines" on the side.
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Pilot Trainer with Student

Date: 01 03 1945
Description: An ambulatory trainer which permits blind flying by instrument instruction by the Civil Air Patrol. Capt. E.D. Stanley is giving instructions given by tele...
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International Truck Parade Float

Date: 10 1945
Description: Men and women stand on either side of a street to watch an International truck used as a float for the Naval Air Tech Training Center as part of a Navy Day...
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Naval Air Station

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Description: A view of "Los Angeles," completed in 1924, at the Naval Air Station. The airship has landed in a field and is loading passengers.
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Men and Phantom II Jet on Tarmac

Date: 06 1965
Description: Three men stand alongside a tarmac as a Phantom II Naval plane takes off at Miramar Naval Air Station.
Manuscript

Second Aviation Instruction Center Thanksgiving Day Menu

Date: 1918
Description: Thanksgiving Day dinner menu given by the Second Aviation Instruction Center of the American Expeditionary Forces near Tours, France. Features two servicem...
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Lawson Air Liner at 51st Aero Squadron Hangar

Date: 1918
Description: Elevated view of several men, most in military uniforms, inspecting a Lawson Air Liner outside a hangar at an airfield. The hangar door says 51st AERO SQDN...
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Lawson Air Liner at 51st Aero Squadron Hangar

Date: 1918
Description: Three-quarter view from the right rear of a Lawson Air Liner. Several men in uniforms are standing near the airplane. Behind is a hangar with 51st AERO SQD...
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Military Personnel Inspect Lawson Air Liner

Date: 1918
Description: Three-quarter view from front left of a Lawson Air Liner parked in a field. Several men in uniforms are inspecting the plane.
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Civil Air Patrol Party

Date: 08 04 1965
Description: Elevated view of four couples dancing near airplanes, while several other people look on. One person is playing the accordion. Caption reads: "They moved t...
Poster

Ruth Law Wants to Fly With U.S. Marines

Date: 1917
Description: Poster featuring a photograph of a woman in a flight suit, sitting in an airplane. She is surrounded by four men standing wearing dress uniforms, one of wh...

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