August 22, 1921

August 22, 1921

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“Who’s Who in American Aeronautics”

Senators Urge Nation to Save Millions by Increasing Air Defense Over Sea

A Modified Le Pere Fighter

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“Who’s Who in American Aeronautics”

STRONG, SAMUEL MEREDITH, Major, Medical Corps, Air Service; born, Logansport, Ind., Aug. 8, 1877; son of Edward Strong and Margaret (Green) Strong; married, Zerlena Quimby, Sept. 1902. Educated: Public schools of New York City; Friends School, Providence, R. I.;
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Senators Urge Nation to Save Millions by Increasing Air Defense Over Sea

Bombing Tests Show Vulnerability of Battleships and Imperative Need of Aircraft Carriers
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A Modified Le Pere Fighter

A prominent Californian sportsman, Mr. L. C. Brand had a Le Pere Fighter which he wanted remodelled for pleasure flying and racing, at the same time retaining the original attractive lines of the machine. The work has been done to the design of G. Edw. Barnhart, an Aeronautical Engineer of Pasadena, Calif.
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Bombing at Aberdeen

By Our Washington Correspondent
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The “Bristol” Ten-Seater Airplane

The Bristol Ten-seater Airplane is a single engined tractor biplane having an enclosed cabin for eight passengers and an open cockpit for pilot and mechanic. Engine Installation The Napier 450 hp. engine which is fitted, is on a readily detachable mounting which also carries the nose radiator and oil tank.
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Details of the Lakehurst Airship Station

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Airdrome Notes

The Canadian Air Board announces the cancellation of the Airharbor License of the Eastern Canada Air Lines’ airdrome at Truro, Nova Scotia. The airdrome is 1½ miles N.E. of the city on the north river road, was open to the public, and marked by a right-angled cross in a square.
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Editorial in New York Times, July 23, 1921

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The British Aerial Derby

The British Aerial Derby was flown at Hendon Airdrome, London, on July 16. Lest the list of entries with their extreme range of power be wondered at let it be understood that two races were flown over the same course at the same time—the Derby and the Handicap.
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