June 26, 1922

June 26, 1922

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Experiences in the National Balloon Race

Soaring Flight and Its Mechanical Solution

By F. W. Ruben11 min

ARMY AND NAVY AIR NEWS

Air Service

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Experiences in the National Balloon Race

Interesting Accounts by Major Westover, Ralph Upson, Lieutenant Reed and Commander Norfleet
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Soaring Flight and Its Mechanical Solution

Observation of Bird Flight Discloses Ability of Birds To Vary Their Wing Area with Changing Wind Pressures

By F. W. Ruben11 min

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ARMY AND NAVY AIR NEWS

Air Service

Citation for Heroic Conduct—By order of the Secretary of War General John J. Pershing, Chief of Staff, has awarded the following citation for heroic conduct in connection with the Roma accident: “Harry A. Chapman, R-1064877, master sergeant, Airship Co. No. 19.
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Regarding a U. S. Academy of Aeronautics

Secretaries of War and Navy Report to Senate On Practicability of Creating Aerial Academy
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The Commercial Operation of Flying Boats

Maj. B. L. Smith, Traffic Manager of the Aeromarine Airways addressed the luncheon of aeronautical executives at the Cafe Boulevard, New York, on June 9. The subject of his talk were the practical matters which have come up in connection with the flying boat operations of his company during the past two years.
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Editorials

The Function of Air Power

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Air Service Tests New Instruments

Rate of Climb Indicator, Bubble Statoscopes And New Barograph Tested in Balloon Flights

By S. R. Winters3 min

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ARMY AND NAVY AIR NEWS

Naval Aviation

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Round the World Flight

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Foreign News

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