Wade collection, 1904-1991.

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Wade collection, 1904-1991.

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This collection contains official and personal correspondence pertaining to General Wade during both his military and civilian careers, with a considerable amount of information regarding the time Wade spent in Cuba. Of significant importance, however, are the numerous photographs, correspondence, and documentation pertaining to the "Round-the-World" flight of 1924. There are photos of the crews, planes, and the receptions they received from the two dozen countries where the planes refueled and were outfitted.

10 linear feet

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7392770

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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United States. Army. Air Corps

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Consolidated Aircraft Corporation.

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Wade, Leigh, 1896-1991.

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Major General Leigh Wade began his military career in 1916 when he enlisted in the National Guard for service on the Mexican border against Pancho Villa. He then became a cadet in the aviation section of the Signal Corps and received flight training from the Royal Canadian Air Force and in France. By 1919 he was a test pilot and was setting high altitude records. In 1924, Wade was chosen to pilot the "Boston", one of four Douglas "World Cruisers" attempting the first round-the-world flight which...