Aviation clippings scrapbook, ca. 1951-1954.

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Aviation clippings scrapbook, ca. 1951-1954.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/549481249

Summary: Oversized scrapbook of newspaper clippings, dated 1951 to 1954, primarily about the reactivation of Marana Air Base for use as a contract aviation school. The contract was awarded to Darr Aero Tech, Inc. to train air force pilots. Additional news stories relate to the history and development of Hughes Aircraft and the growth of Tucson and its industrial and military industries. One article concerns a powder puff derby and women pilots. One complete issue of the Moultrie Observer from Moultrie, Georgia is included which features the Hawthorne School of Aeronautics, dated May 17, 1951.

2.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7684384

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Darr Aero Tech, Inc.

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Hughes Aircraft Company

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Beiser, Frank D.

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Biographical note: Frank D. Beiser was president of Beiser Aviation Corporation, a maker of airplane parts in Tucson. From the description of Aviation clippings scrapbook, ca. 1951-1954. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 549481249 ...