| Collection |
Cole, Raymond F., Dr. Collection |
| Date |
1912 |
| Abstract |
A picture of Lt. Henry H. Arnold, in 1912 named "one of the best aviators" at the Army Aviation School in College Park, Maryland, was taught by Orville Wright. His military career skyrocketed: Arnold was Named Chief of the Army Air Forces in 1940. On December 17, 1943, Orville Wright presented to his former student the Collier Trophy for outstanding achievement in aviation. Arnold retired as the Air Force's only five-star general.
Note the plane was a Burgess Co. plane made in Marblehead.
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| Home Location |
IO Box 18 X 13 Foxtrot Shelf #2 |
| Object ID |
2007-300-03333A |
| Object Name |
Picture |
| People |
Arnold, Henry Harley, Gen |
| Search Terms |
Burgess Aircraft |
| Title |
Burgess Plane - Marblehead |
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