Aeronautics, Military--United States--History--20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Herbert Smith Letters
Collection
Identifier: SC 01402
Content Description
Series of letters addressed to Herbert Smith who served in the Army during World War I as part of the 184th Aero Squadron, AEF. Included with the letters is a war service chevron along with the documentation allowing Private H. B. Smith to wear the award.
Dates:
1918-1919
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
William Mitchell Photographs
Collection
Identifier: SC 01096
Scope and Contents
Photographs of 1921 bombing trials of a joint Air Service-United States Navy test of air power against ships at Langley Field, Va. The targets were German ships which were U. S. prizes from World War I and the decommissioned U.S.S. Alabama. The bombing was encouraged and publicized by Brig. Gen. William 'Billy' Mitchell. 13 black and white photographs.
Dates:
1921
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center