October 3, 1921

October 3, 1921

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Aeromarine Pioneering

The Zeppelin-Staaken 1000 Hp. Monoplane

Bombing Tests of the U.S.S. Alabama

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Aeromarine Pioneering

There has been a steady development, during the past summer, of aviation for commercial purposes in the United States. Flying boats, particularly have come into their own as passenger carriers. When C. F. Redden, President of the Aeromarine Engineering & Sales Co., signed the contract with the United States Navy for the exclusive distribution of the naval coast patrol HS2 flying boats, he did so with the realization that for the next few years the development of commercial flying would principally be through the use of flying boats—owing to the fact that several years would be necessary to establish landing fields for overland flying.
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The Zeppelin-Staaken 1000 Hp. Monoplane

While the principal activities of the Zeppelin Co. had, up to the Armistice, centered upon the production of rigid airships, this important German firm has ever since 1912 been actively concerned with the construction of heavier-than-air craft.
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Bombing Tests of the U.S.S. Alabama

To enable the Army Air Service to pursue bombing experiments against warships supplementary to the tests conducted last June and July off the Virginia Capes, the Navy Department has turned over to the War Department the obsolete battleship Alabama.
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“Who’s Who in American Aeronautics”

Every week, AVIATION AND AIRCRAFT JOURNAL prints the biographical sketch of men who are prominent in American Aeronautics. These sketches will be published later in pamphlet form. As so many of the officers change their stations often, it is believed that a semi-annual issue will be necessary.
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General Patrick Appointed C. of A. S.

President Harding sent on September 21 to the Senate the nomination of Col. Mason M. Patrick to be Chief of Air Service with the rank of Major General to succeed Maj. Gen. Chas. T. Menoher. In announcing the appointment the Secretary of War intimated that General Menoher might receive an assignment as commanding general of one of the Corps Areas.
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Editorials

The New Air Service Chief THE early appointment of Col. Mason M. Patrick to the post of Chief of Air Service in the place of Maj. Gen. Charles T. Menoher indicates that the War Department had little difficulty in selecting an officer for this detail.
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American Legion Flying Meet, Kansas City.

In conjunction with the Third Annual American Legion Convention in Kansas City on the three days, October 31 to Nov. 2, next, preparations have been made to hold a flying meet to help entertain the crowd of visitors that are to be present, and to demonstrate the progress in aviation since the War.
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Aviation Day, Mineola, Oct 16.

The Contest Committee of the Aero Club of America announces that an Aviation Day will take place on the Curtiss Field at Mineola on Sunday, Oct. 16, through the courtesy and cooperation of the Curtiss Co. in loaning the field. Following is the program of the Aviation Day:
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A New Armored Airplane

A twin-engined armored airplane, designed to protect the pilot and gunners, has recently been designed by Lioré and Oliver, a French firm. The purpose of the constructors was to supply the need for an airplane properly armored and at the same time light and maneuverable.
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Foreign Aeronautical News

England As a result of examinations for the entry of boy mechanics into the Royal Air Force held during the first six months of 1921, approximately 500 boys will be taken into the Force. The successful candidates will be allocated for training in various skilled trades in approximately the following proportions:
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