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Show HILL TOP TIMES Page 24 THE PATH TO THE MOON Aviators in the Days of the aircraft onto the wing of an other and refueling the latter AFLC PRESS SERVICE After World War I, hardy aviators returned from Europe, bedecked with battle ribbons and ready to live up to their n can strapped from a to his back. After the aerial bombardment of the captured German vessels, the Navy realized the potential of airpower and comfive-gallo- jaunty bold images. Aviation entered an age of pioneer heroes, who toppled re- missioned the first aircraft carrier, USS Langley on March cord after record. Almost as soon as a new distance record was established by one flyer, a collegue would fly farther. Within two decades, the names of such aviators as Ear-har- t, Lindbergh, Byrd, and Doolittle would join that of Rickenbacker and Wright as American household words. 20, 1922. Tempo Increased In 1923, the tempo of development increased. On May 2, the first nonstop transcontinental flight 2,520 miles was flown by Lts. O. G. Kelly and J. A. Macready from New York to San Diego in less than 27 hours. Then on Oct. 10, the first American rigid dirigible, the Shenandoah, was christened. From April 26 - Sept. 28, Air Service officers made the air tour, first around-the-worl- d leaving and returning to Seat-- , tie in 363 hours flying time. Dr. Robert Goddard continued his rocket experiments. On March 16, 1926 he launched the world's first liquid fueled rocket. It travelled 184 feet at Great newspapers and cities sponsored airplane and balloon races to capitalize on the growing public preoccupation with flying. Crude early technology became more and more refined. The importance of aviation technology was realized by the Army, and the Signal Corps established an agency called Maintenance and Property, Cost Compilation at Me Cook Field near Dayton to develop this technology and provide ground support. It was the first clear ancestor of today's Air Force Logistics Command. a speed of 60 mph. On May 9, 1926, the first flight to the North Pole was made by Richard Byrd, navigator, and Floyd Bennett, pilot. Then on May 21, Charles A. Lindbergh won the hearts of the American public by flying solo nonstop across the Atlantic, from New York to Paris. Brave Feats After World War I, hardy aviators captured public interest with several brave feats. Technology was improved as airplanes became capable of flying farther and farther. On June 14, 1919, Capt. John and Lt. A. W. Brown flew nonstop across the Atlantic in 15 hours and 57 minutes. In a series of Army-Nav- y bombing tests from July 1921, American aviators stunned their military critics by sinking three captured German ships including a battleship thus proving the vulnerability of naval craft to air attack. Some of the feats of early aviators seem almost ludicrous in retrospect, yet unquestionably courageous. On Nov. 21. 1 Wesley May made the first air to air" refueling by jumping from the wing of an Al-co- 13-2- ck Dramatic Experiment The Goddard experiments took a dramatic turn on July 17, 1929 when his liquid fueled 11 foot rocket carried a small camera and a barometer. Both were recovered intact. On Sept. 24, 1929, Lt. James II. Doolittle first entered the aviation spotlight by making the first flight at Mitchell Field, Long Island. On Nov. 29 of that year, Comdr. Richard E. Byrd and pilot Bernt Balchen made the first flight over the South Pole. -- 1, all-bli- I 2 Barn-Storme- rs On May nd 20, Amelia 1932. Earhard made the first solo Homogenized or (Editor's Note) This is the second article in a four-part series highlighting landmark events in America's aviation history, beginning with the Kittyhawk flights and climaxwith for the present ing of 11.) the flight Apollo flight across the North Atlantic by a woman. On July 15, 1933, Wiley Post began the first solo around - the - world flight, flying 15,596 miles in 7 days and 18 hours. Dr. Goddard made another great rocketry improvement on March 28, 1935, when he launched the first rocket equipped with gyroscopic controls. It attained a height of 4,800 feet and a horizontal distance of 13,000 feet at a speed of 550 mph. Strategic Bomber Th age of the strategic bomber began with the delivery of the first YB-1- 7 Flying Fortress to the Second Bombardment Group at Langley Field, Va. on March 1, 1937. On Aug. 23. the first wholly automatic landings in history were made at Wriorht Field (Now nart of Wright-Patterso- n AFB, Ohio), by Capt. Carl J. Crane. Capt. George Hollo-ma- n (pilot), and Raymond K. Stout. Americans started thinking seriously about space exploration. In 1938 a space cabin simulator developed at the School of Aviation Medicine, was the forerunner of the enclosed environment of the space ship. Military parachute tactics were developed when parachute troops were first used in an American tactical exercise during Louisiana maneuvers. Thus in two decades, American American aviation had progressed from shaky to Flying Fortresses. Airpower was ready and none too soon to meet the great challenge of a full scale air war. (End Part II) bi-pla- COURSE WATER SOFTENER SALT Pasteurized 50 lbs. 69 APARTMENTS chimed pop 24 $1.99 12-o- SHASTA z. Reasonable Rates Air Conditioned cans MAJOR CASE GASOLINE SAVE 7 per gallon Putnam's Star Valley Milk Depot and Auto Sales Vi 234 24th Street flock Wnt of Post Offk "wt of Oimn 39M731 SQUARING UP Monte Pearce, Materiel o Teaches Japanese the Art , C rinUon C;ir opxivc oquart; uance uud, one of 16 in the viuci Ogden Area Square Dancers Association, is different tm Liie i esu il ims a iauy cauer. T'VlQ TN Maxine Pearce, formerly in Maintenance, and her husband, Monte Pearce, of Materiel Management, Utah natives, have been devoted to square dancing for many years. But it was during a period 1956-196- 6 during their tour of duty in Japan that Maxine learned the art of square dance calling a very unusual a woman. for hobby The Pearces spent many enjoyable years teaching Japanese people this form of recreation that seemed to come wonderfully natural to them. During their stay at military movement naturally Vi was Native Dances Mr. Pearce American related square groups were invited cultural center in many occasions. nights, the Minister 1395 00 392-113- 6 a 100 Gats. Gas with PwefcaM of Aste Nights 399-225- 4 that dancing to the big Tokyo n On these of would invite several groups to demonstrate Culture natio: their na tive dances. ine cultural these occasions exchange ot included eating and drinking with all groups, and sometimes dancing the The waltz, tango and Culture elderly Minister of danced with all the girls, hi! long beard flowing as he danced in a sweeping Continental style and causing much amusement The Pearces recall many remote trips they took to more two-ste- p. areas, sometimes by boat, dozens of other slee- visit with on ors in communal spaces the They floor, Japanese style. band! with would be greeted ping playing and wreaths of flowers. Before Breakfast there On these occasions bdancing would be groups tie into efore breakfast and far group night. Once an American recort of square dancers took a Fuji climbed Mt player and dance. and held a ifan the Pearce Sometimes a Vollr, , sons lerry anu -- ... teenagers in vrert it.. miss iw I.,n - Pari timps at ureeu Housing Area ca Mrs. Pearce used to Jdj became there and n thNaow find you will Fri most and Maxine Golden intr to make each ballreal dance "a - 1967 Ford 500 42nd and Hanison r. J "c uancers Prince Mikasa, the younger Drotner oi Emperor Hirohito. bases in the Far East, and particularly Tachikawa AB near Tokyo, the Pearces found that among the many American recreation ideas that had come to be popular with the Japanese baseball, golf, and public dancing square dancing was among the most popular. At Military Bapes Square dances were formed at many of the military bases and the Japanese were invited to attend on an associate member basis. Slowly at first, and with increasing enthusiasm the Japanese younger set came to be taught, and proved to be excellent dancers. They learned to call the dances, using the American terms, a fortunate thing which increased the cameraderie and allowed the clubs to mingle regardless of the nationality of the caller. the islands from Hokaido to Kyushu. By the time of the national jamboree in 1966, 62 clubs had joined with American clubs in three-da- y festiv ities. 895 Amrmir 10-ye- ar spread, Mr. Pearce recalls, from the Tokyo area up and down 1965 Comet A SWING YOUR PARTNER! The AUTOS Man nasenent, ' " ishes this picture of Japanese frienrie Mllim-kawa AB near Tokyo. Mr. Pearce backirrftm7 " of the few Americans in the groun. anH even the caller b Japanese. S7p &sS 24-Hc- ur WKO tf |