Aero Propulsion and Power Directorate The McCook Field Years (1917-1927)

Abstract

This report details the early history of flight, from the invention of ballooning to the Wright B Flyer and beyond. It chronicles the progression of the United Sates Air Corps and its significance before, during, and after World War I. Most importantly, the book focuses on the formation of McCook Field in Dayton, Ohio and the critical role it played in the advancement of aeronautics in the United States.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA350388

Entities

People

  • Albert Misenko

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airships
  • Birds
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Gas Turbines
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Aviation
  • Personnel Management
  • Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Training Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Research.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.