#OTD 3 Sept 1923: come down to McCook Field for our Air Carnival! Only 50¢ for adults & 25¢ for kids. Aerial exhibits & ground displays! Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Force Research Lab - AFRL 88th Air Base Wing AFLCMC History Office

Today is the 100th anniversary of the 1st flight of the “Barling Bomber,” regarded then as the largest flyable aircraft in the world. The project was managed by Maj Lawrence W. McIntosh, predecessor for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center & Air Force Research Lab - AFRL. Flown 88th Air Base Wing. See pics for the story. 1/6

1 Aug 1923: this happened today here, though this story looks a little ahead 1924 Live

If you’re at all into #aviation #history , you undoubtedly seen this video. But did you know it happened 100 year ago today, in Dayton Maj Lawrence W. McIntosh, the predecessor for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center AFLCMC History Office Air Force Research Lab - AFRL 88th Air Base Wing ?
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Gen Mason Patrick, head of the Army Air Service and my boss is in the 3rd row, 3rd from left.

The U.S. Army withdraws its last occupational forces from Germany, departing from Coblenz and ending the stationing of troops there after more than four years. At noon, the American flag is lowered and the remaining American troops board trains at the Coblenz station.

The de Bothezat helicopter, nicknamed 'The Flying Octopus' because of its four massive rotors, makes its first flight at McCook Field in Dayton, Ohio.

#OTD 1922. My last day as an army officer, head of the Air Service Engineering Div, & commander of McCook Field. Tonight, we celebrate, tomorrow my replacement will introduce himself.

12/8/1922: one week until my retirement. We have a few big events planned (let’s just say my civilian career is all set to “take off!”) so stay tuned! Air Force Research Lab - AFRL AFLCMC History Office

11/14/1922: I regret to announce that I will be retiring from the Army Air Service next month & have already been excused from duty for health reasons. It has been my privilege to lead the Engineering Division here for the past 4 years.
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