Air Memorial Day [Program, May 18, 1919]

Program, "Air Memorial Day, De Mille Field, Hollywood, California," May 18, 1919. Los Angeles Branch, National Aeronautic Committee, in association with the War Department Commission Training Camp Activities. 20 unnumbered pages.

The program details the numerous members of the Advisory Board, various committees and patrons, and other dignitaries associated with the event. Events of the day included a flag-raising ceremony, air races and demonstrations, a release of carrier pigeons, and a mock air battle. Other content includes a list of U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Air Service men who died in the war, images of aircraft flown in the events, messages from sponsors, and advertisements. .

Aircraft pictured include Curtiss JN-6HG-1 Jenny, De Havilland (Airco) D.H.4, Fokker D.VII (V.18), LePère 11 (C-11, C II), Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5, and Thomas-Morse S-4 Family. Also included is an illustration of a Loughead Model S-1 Sport Biplane in an advertisement.

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