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Aviator Falls Five Miles Lands Safe After Descent
Major R. W. Schroeder, McCook Field chief test pilot, plummeted over five miles from 36 020 feet before righting the plane and making a controlled landing at McCook Field. He suffered temporary blindness and numb limbs from lack of oxygen but is recovering.
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R. W. Schroeder
McCook Field
Dayton
Ohio
Major Schroeder
Schroeder
Post Hospital
Howard V. Dutrow
Major Schroede
Larrison W. Flickinger
Roland Dolphs
Adjt
Casale
Major Schnoeder
Harrison W. Flickinger
Washington
Aco Club
Aeré Club of America
Federation Aeronautique Internationale