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First Airplane Ride Described by Army Mechanic Gardner
Forrest Gardner, stationed at Stvt'yul Minnesota, writes of his first airplane flight and work as a motor expert in the army. He recalls choosing goggles, strapping in, and the blast of the takeoff before a 15 minute 4000 foot ascent. He notes Liberty and Hispano-Suiza engines as top performers and stresses the importance of careful maintenance.
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Forrest Gardner
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Liberty
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Hispano-Suiza
Thomas Noms
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