December 31, 1923

December 31, 1923

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Early Reminiscences of the Wright Brothers

By CHARLES R. FLINT9 min

U. S. NAVAL AVIATION

Air Service Reserve of Southern California

By LT. C. C. MOSELEY7 min

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Early Reminiscences of the Wright Brothers

The following chapter from “Memories of an Active Life," by Charles R. Flint is reprinted by permission of G. P. Putnam's, the publishers. At this time when the work of the Wrights has been so much in the news the recollections of Mr. Flint have a timely interest.

By CHARLES R. FLINT9 min

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U. S. NAVAL AVIATION

The Aircraft Squadrons of both the Scouting Fleet and the Battle Fleet will leave for southern waters during the first part of January to take part in the combined maneuvers of the two Fleets. The Aroostook, Jason and Gannet will carry the planes of the Battle Fleet to the West Indies, and the Wright, Sandpiper and Teal will tend the planes of the Scouting Fleet on their flight south.
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Air Service Reserve of Southern California

On account of the great expenditure of money and the large loss of personnel in the recent national emergency, due to the lack of trained Air Service pilots, the Government has considered it expedient to establish a number of flying fields throughout the country for the purpose of maintaining a nucleus of qualified, trained air personnel, in time of peace.

By LT. C. C. MOSELEY7 min

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A New Process of Steel Cylinder Construction

GLENN D. ANGLE
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The Duke of Sutherland’s Visit

British Under-Secretary for Air Studies American Aircraft Development
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U. S. ARMY AND NAVY AIR FORCES

Orders July 16 First Lieut. Cyrus Bettis, A.S., amended directing Lieutenant Bettis, on arrival in U. S. and after any such leave as may be granted him, proceed to Selfridge Field for duty. First Lieut. Horace N. Heisen, A.S., Langley Field to A.S., First Corps Area, Boston.
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Active A.C.C. Members

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The Army World Cruiser

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Editorials

Aviation—1923

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A Comprehensive Air Program

During a recent visit to Dayton, Ohio, Assistant Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis advocated the adoption by the United States of a comprehensive aeronautical policy and outlined how, in his opinion, civilian organizations can be of great assistance.
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