August 29, 1921

August 29, 1921

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“Who’s Who in American Aeronautics”

The Loening Model 23 Flying Yacht

Naval Bureau of Aeronautics

By Our Washington Correspondent7 min

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“Who’s Who in American Aeronautics”

Clayton Bissell BISSELL, CLAYTON, 1st Lieut., Air Service; born, Kane, Pa., July 20, 1896; son of Thomas Bissell and Isabelle Bissell. Educated : Kane High School and Olean High School; LL.B., Valparaiso University. Professional : Las been an officer since date of graduation with exception of short time with the Gallaudet Aircraft Corp.
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The Loening Model 23 Flying Yacht

The latest product of the American aircraft industry, the Loening Model 23 flying yacht, made its first public appearance on August 16, at Port Washington, Long Island, when it reached an altitude of 19,500 ft., establishing a new world’s record for seaplanes carrying pilot and three passengers.
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Naval Bureau of Aeronautics

The Bureau of Aeronautics of the Navy Department was established by General Order on August 10, but it will be September 1 before the organization will be functioning fully. This was the statement made today by Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, until recently the director of Naval aviation but now chief of the new bureau.

By Our Washington Correspondent7 min

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Flight Through the Grand Canyon

Lieut. Alexander Pearson, Air Service, in making his flight to the Grand Canyon of Arizona, had another interesting experience following his attempt to cover the New York to San Francisco transcontinental flight. It will be recalled that on this journey, while flying from El Paso to San Antonio his machine developed engine trouble and he was forced to come down in a canyon south of the Rio Grande river.
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Bombs Or Torpedoes

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New York Aviators Support Laguardia

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Two New Courses in Aeronautics

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Editorials

The Disappearance of the Aeronautical Engineer

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Safety in Aviation

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Air Seasoning Wood

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