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Newport News, Va. May, 1916 L to R, Serg. D. A. Young, Serg. H. Brown, Serg. F. Isbell, Instructor S. W. Cogswell, Serg. S. Connell, Serg. B. Munn, Serg. St. Clair Street, Serg. E. W. Hubbard Sitting, L to R, Serg H. Gilbrock, Serg. R. H. Olds, Serg. L. Harvey. |
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Hello Mr. Cooper, I have obtained an 8" x 10" ambrotype photo on glass that I think is early aviation with possibly one of the Early
Birds instructors standing in front of a Curtiss plane with military on each side of him. Iam not an aviation expert but I have done a little
research on this piece and I think the photo is taken from a Curtiss instruction base in Virginia, maybe Newport News around
1915 -1917. I am very insterested in knowing what I have and would appreciate your advice or opinion on this early image. Thanks for your time. James Livingston Editor's Note: It appears that the aviator in the picture may well be Stewart Cogswell. The resemblance in persuasive and the timing of the event is feasable. I have tried to identify the student pilots, without success. If any of you recognize them, please contact me. Also, if you recognize the aeroplane, please let us know. |
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