Wade-Morrow collection, 1916-1989.

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Wade-Morrow collection, 1916-1989.

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A compilation of materials collected by writer Cole Morrow pertaining to Major General Leigh Wade and the "Round-the-World" flight of 1924.

24 linear feet

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7392860

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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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...

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