This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...McMillin. The aeronautic section was attached to the ninth division of the California Naval Militia, and Ensign Frank Simpson, Jr., was put in charge. The aeronautic section was mustered in February 3, and the four drill periods of that month were devoted to outfitting the enlisted men and to other details connected ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...McMillin. The aeronautic section was attached to the ninth division of the California Naval Militia, and Ensign Frank Simpson, Jr., was put in charge. The aeronautic section was mustered in February 3, and the four drill periods of that month were devoted to outfitting the enlisted men and to other details connected with the organizing of this section. On March 2, the roll of the aeronautic section was taken separately for the first time. The five regular drill periods during the month of March were devoted to instruction in ordnance, discipline, signaling, and instruction in technical aeronautics. center. On the right is shown the aeroplane presented by Mr. Glenn L. Martin. The training continued through the year of 1916, including two weeks of camping with the Second Battalion, N. M. C., on North Island, San Diego Bay, where the members had the opportunity of gaining experience by contact with the United States Army aviators who gave them valuable advice and guidance. At the close of 1916 when the Navy Department made arrangement for the training of naval militia men at the United States Naval Aeronautic Station at Pensacola, Florida, the following were assigned to take the course of training from the Aeronautic Section, N. M. C.: Lieut. Frank Simpson; Samuel Kroner, H. V. Reynolds, P. S. Ryan, J. G. Weyse. Connecticut Naval Militia An aviation section for the Naval Militia of Connecticut formed at Bridgeport in February, 1916, with twenty-three men headed by Ensign John D. Cooper. Ensign John D. Cooper left Bridgeport, February 28, in charge of the following men, to report to Pensacola, Florida, for three months' training: Warren S. Renolds, chief machinists' mate; Leon S. Moran, machinist, second class; LeRoy Sweeney, electrician, third class; James V. ...
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Good. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Cover shows shelf wear. Edges and title page shows foxing. Pages are clean and intact. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Boards moderately worn and soiled. Two corners mildly bumped. A little tanning at rear hinge. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. Please note: International and Domestic Priority orders for this item will require additional shipping.
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Good+ to Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 288 pp. Original brown cloth covers, lightly soiled and rubbed. Spine darkened. Fraying to corners and spine ends. ***Inscribed by Joseph A. Steinmetz (Engineering Manufacturer, and President of the Aero Club of Pennsylvania from 1916-1923) to the National Research Council to "help win the war."*** "The Aeronautic Library Inc." bookplate on front blank endpaper. Illust. w/ b/w photos and plans.
