William E. Scarborough collection on the Batson Aero Yacht project, 1984-1985.

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William E. Scarborough collection on the Batson Aero Yacht project, 1984-1985.

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This collection contains photocopies of William E. Scarborough's research and the article he wrote on the failed Batson Aero Yacht project. Included are copies of newspaper clippings, journal articles, manuscripts, and photographs related to the project.

2 folders (.10 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7280908

Georgia Historical Society

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Batson, Matthew A., 1866-1917.

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Batson Aero Yacht.

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Batson Air Navigation Company.

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Scarborough, William Harrison (American painter, 1812-1871)

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William E. Scarborough is a retired Navy captain who has researched and written about the Batson Aero Yacht project. The Batson Aero Yacht was the inspiration of Matthew A. Batson (1866-1917) of Anna, Illinois, a retired Army captain. In 1912, Batson came up with a design for an aircraft that he envisioned could hold ten men and fuel for several days, fly at a speed of 100 m.p.h., and make transatlantic flights to Liverpool, England. He then formed the Batson Air Navigation Company and relocated...