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Aviation and war department plans drive Washington aerodrome
The United States moves to establish a national aviation program with a Washington aerodrome, new hangars, and aircraft purchases funded by a $1250000 appropriation. Brigadier General Allen seeks offers from makers, while Lt. Foulois and other officers prepare to train. daily flights, tests, and experiments are planned as weather moderates.
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Congress
Senate
Allen
Washington
Benjamin D. Foulois
Signal Corps
Mexican
Army
Glenn Curtiss
San Diego