U.S. Plans Massive Air Fleet to Defend Coasts and Strike Germany
Reports from France highlight the push to build thousands of aeroplanes and hydro aeroplanes for defense and offensive airpower. Key figures like Rear Admirals Leary and Piste, Aero Club of America leaders, and aviation boards urge Congress to fund large-scale production and skilled labor to outpace European air forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Leary
Bradley A. Piste
Alan B. Hawley
Aero Club of America
Henry Wendhouss
Merazine
Glen H. Cartas
Congres
Amerie
Great Britain
Aero c Lab
Amer
Fea
Battle Plan to Defend Coast With Battle Planes
The author argues for deploying divisions of battleplanes along the U S coast to deter invasion. A New York division costing about three million dollars could reach from New York to the Chesapeake in hours and, with smaller aeroplanes dropping bombs, deter and disrupt landing forces using air superiority.
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United States
Tandon
New York
Tanama Fatal
Aircra
Capes
Chesapeake
Power of Aeros Rising in Wartime Aircraft Development
The article argues powerfully that aeros are enlarging and gaining power beyond current limits set by engineers. It cites experts and manufacturers like Handley Page and Caproni and notes pilots’ limited experience with large aircraft. It highlights advantages of big multiengine planes for warfare and control simplifications in large machines.
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Thore
Handley-Tage
Avion de Chasse
Russsian
Sikorsky
F. Mandrey-Tate
ALF Ae 8
Aero-Dynamic
England
The Large Versus the Small Aircraft Debate in War and Commerce
The Aviation Production Board aims to build a massive set of battle planes for coastal defense and eventual strike capability. Rear Admiral Fiske praises large machines for longer flights and heavier loads, arguing they beat smaller craft in speed, comfort, and payload, and could enable transoceanic travel.
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Aviation Production Board
Germany
Land of Cry
Avuntore Ecommodate
Ita
Fiske
Ouryone
Marting
Kurene
DiseRaesves
Uratung
Etstegicall
Ygieee Cos Ene
Admiral Picker
Twin Motor Aircraft Promises Enhanced Speed and Lift
The report outlines a twin propeller aircraft achieving speeds near 95 miles per hour with a maximum sustained climb under ten minutes. It describes a front cockpit vision, balanced torque from opposite clockwise and counterclockwise propellers, and a design aimed at safer takeoffs and versatile performance.
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Shes Axveil
The Curtiss America Flying Boat and Military Training
The article details the Curtiss America flying boat built for Rodman Waterson, sold to Britain’s Admiralty, with advanced hull and engine features, and notes on its performance. It also covers a Mineola twin aeromarine prototype, and describes Army 2d Cavalry and Ethan Allen camp drills, highlighting training, discipline, and the contrast with Plattsburg.
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America
Curties Company
Rodman Worataker
Cros
Atlantic
Sus
Acheve
Curtive
David Ml McCulloch
Americanp -Devanie Company
Port W On
Indy
Renson
Belice
Serve Motors
Air Fane
Johnny Poe A Multisided Marine Hero of France
A long profile honors Johnny Poe of Princeton and the U S Marines. It recalls his 1908 enlistment, his leadership as a sergeant, and his restless appetite for adventure as he fought with the Black Watch and later Allied forces in France.
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Princeton
France
Black Watch
Sea Cavalry
Johnny Poe
Rinceton
United States
Panama
Olombia
Poe
Isthmus Org
Colone! Waller
Waller
Marines Train Hard for Shore and Sea Duty Across Warfront
The article details U S Marines drilling for sea and shore roles including handling 7 inch guns, operating artillery, and venturing ashore to counter revolutions. It notes the versatility of a sailor capable of fighting in various modes and mentions Colonel Dickman reorganizing cavalry divisions and depot duties at Port Ethan Alles with limited equipment but planned arrivals.
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Guatemala
San Salvador
United States
Uncle Sam
2D Cavalry
Upta
Bloomtile
Vaytian
Joseph Dickman
Th 2d Cavalry
Ith
Port Ethan Alles
New England
Cavalry Rockies Outnumbered by Drill Sergeants
Marquis James reports from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont on a fanciful claim about a Central American army. The piece notes inflated officer counts and gives a satirical take on military hierarchy and expense figures, mentioning a cook among the ranks and questioning the veracity of the numbers.
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Ethan Allen
James Fort
Young Republic
Cook
Stede
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