Show AERIAL SERVICE FOR passengers MAIL AND merchandise BIRDMEN MEET NEXT MONTH I 1 big convention of pan american aero acro nauta will stimulate enlistments in the U S air service atlantic city new jersey will be the he mecca for a large gathering gather lne of american men and ami representatives 0 of foreign countries who will be attracted by the first ran pan american aeronautics convention which meets there in slay may captain charles J glidden of the U S air service military aeronautics now stationed in the administrative department of the united states flying school Sout herfield georgia davs the pan american aeronautics convention and exhibition to be held at atlantic city during the month of may fay will bring to the attention of th the c american people the wonderful progress of aviation the work of aircraft during the war establishes its practicability for commercial uses and insures the lie creation in tills this country of a complete aerial service connecting all cities and towns for the transportation of persons mail and merchandise before the close of 1920 1020 I 1 confidently predict fills service will be in full operation with extensions to all countries on t his hemisphere in the united states trunk lines will be established across the country which will place every city and town within six sh hours from some twenty four distributing points once created and in operation ei our extensive coast line could be pu complete protection from any possible invasion thousands of college trained aviators in and out of the service are now waiting to join in the operation of an aerial service the government calls for fifteen thousand men to enlist in air service for one or three years jears time this Is bound to receive a quick response as here is an opportunity for men to be immediately assigned to duty in the s service ervice and of the number alto enlist those who iho pass certain examinations will be given flying and balloon piloting instruction this liberal offer is equivalent to a one or three years college course in aeronautics and one may become expert in all brandies branches of aviation and if qualified a noncom non com or even a commissioned officer in addition to regular pay clothing quarters and rations extra pay begins with instructions to operate the aircraft As the number of men wanted is limited to fifteen thousand for the entire country quick application to the nearest recruiting officer will be necessary before the privilege is withdrawn everybody directly and indirectly interested in aviation should attend the atlantic city convention and exhibition in order to keep abreast with the times and become familiar with the development of aircraft for defence and commercial uses and witness the demolish athons of the worlds greatest airplanes aviators who will fly and balloon pilots sail to the atlantic air port from all over the country |