March 17, 1924

March 17, 1924

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCES

U. S. ARMY AIR SERVICE

Official World Records Recognized by the F.A.I.

Shutting Down the Aeronautical Industry

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCES

U. S. ARMY AIR SERVICE

The Chief of Air Service has received a cablegram that the Air Service flight to the capitals of Central America has safely returned to France Field, Panama Canal Zone. The personnel is in excellent condition and they report an enthusiastic reception by the large crowds of people who turned out to see them in all places which they visited.
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Official World Records Recognized by the F.A.I.

Translated from the Official French Text by the Contest Committee of the National Aeronautic Association of U. S. A.
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Shutting Down the Aeronautical Industry

Critical State of Industry Shown by General Inactivity Of Private Aircraft Plants
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Thrilling Rescue of Girl Parachute Jumper

“Aw, gee, I didn’t make the jump ! Now I suppose Mr. Gates won’t pay me.” These were the first words of Rosalie Gordon, chorus girl, after being dragged from underneath the axle of an airplane with one of her rescuers, Milton Girton (Diavolo), Sunday afternoon at Ellington Field.
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Evolution of British Airway Subsidies

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PUBLISHER'S NEWS LETTER

Of course, the one subject uppermost in the mind of a publisher of an aeronautical magazine is the rapidly dwindling number of aircraft constructors that have any business and who advertise. This week, as our readers will see, The Glenn L. Martin Co. for the first time since AVIATION was established, in 1916, is using a half page instead of a full page of advertising space.
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AIRPORTS AND AIRWAYS

Work of the Franco-Roumaine

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American Records which are not World Records

Following is a list of official American records which are not world records, that is, the corresponding world record is in each category higher than the American record. All other American official records, not listed below, are at the same time official world records.
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Editorials

Encouraging Gliding Experiments

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