September 21, 1925

September 21, 1925

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Why the Shenandoah Failed

PN9 No. 1 Found Off Hawaiian Islands

Admiral Moffett Replies to Accusations

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Why the Shenandoah Failed

Possible Technical Reasons for Destruction by Elements Given by Her Designers
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PN9 No. 1 Found Off Hawaiian Islands

Commander Rodgers and Crew Sail Flying Boat to Safety
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Admiral Moffett Replies to Accusations

The Navy Air Chief Denies All Charges against Naval Administration
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Community Aviation

“Why do we stay on the ground?” asks Frederick L. Collins in an article in Collier’s Weekly for March 21, and he goes on to say “Here in America we talk a lot about flying. But in Europe they fly.” These expressions, no doubt, are golden in their truth and the contrast is even more vivid when followed by the thought which Peter Viseher gives us when writing some time ago in the New York World, “America thing written on aviation.

By WILLIAM B. SMITH6 min

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The Navy PN9 Seaplane

The PN9 type seaplane is the result of development of the flying boat type of twin engine tractor biplane by the Bureau of Aeronautics of the Navy Department, and the U. S. Naval Aircraft Factory at Philadelphia, Pa. Due to the similarity in the shapes of the hull to the U. S. Navy F5L type seaplane the entire exterior appearance of the PN9 resembles it.
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United States Air Forces

The Training Camps

Chanute Field

By E.A. Alexander4 min

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British Schneider Cup Entry

Great Britain to be Represented in the Schneider Cup Race by the Supermarine Aviation Works
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Publisher’s News Letter

The purpose of Colonel Mitchell’s continuous bombardment of the Army and Navy has been achieved. He has demanded in and out of season an impartial investigation of our national air policy. The appointment by the President of an investigating committee will compensate for anything that happens to “Bill” as he is fraternally known throughout the Service.
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Airports and Airways

Cleveland, Ohio

The name of Helen has often featured in the world’s news, from Helen of Troy to Helen Maria Dawes—funny how you forget them after they become vice-president, isn’t it ?—and now the name of Helen again rings across a continent in this great national publication with its 37 subscribers, including free list of 33.

By Cy Caldwell4 min

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Airports and Airways

New England Notes

By Porter Adams Lieut. W. N. Dillon of the Bureau of Aeronautics flew to Boston last Tuesdav bringing the Schiff Trophy which was won by Lieut. R. D. Thomas, executive officer of the Naval Reserve Air Station at Squantum, and also bringing Thomas his commission as a senior lieutenant in the Naval Reserve.
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