CHARLES PERRY MASON 1891-1971

Admiral C. P. Mason - 1944 Collection of Kelly Fletcher, 5-15-05

 

Loading Mail into Gig From Flying Boat of the Pacific Fleet

 

Admiral Rodman Captain H.C. Mustin, Commander J. H. Towers and Lieut. Commander C. P. Mason

 

Admiral Rodman depositing letter in aerial mail pouch. Com. R. M. Brainard, Capt. Mustin, Com. Towers and Lt. Com. C. P. Mason

 

Admiral Rodman supervising loading of aerial mail pouch by Com. R. M. Brainard, Capt. C.P. Mason waiting for pouch.

Flying Boat of the Pacific Fleet, possibly a Curtiss H 16, Landing with Load of mail. abt 1918

 

 

Admiral C.P. Mason Addressing Rotarians at Kingsville, TX CORP 5493 U. S. NAVAL AIR STATON DATE 5/30/44 CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS U. S. NAVY OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH Collection of Kelly Fletcher, 5-15-05

SCRAPBOOK BONANZA via email from Kelly Fletcher, 5-15-05 Mr. Cooper,      I found this photo from 1944 of Admiral C.P. Mason in a scrapbook that recently came into my possesion by pure chance. The scrapbook documented some things from the life of a gentleman named George H. Winsor, who apparently was a big shot at the San Benito & Rio Grande Valley Railroad from about 1913-1925. I'm not sure if or how Mr. Winsor knew Mr. Mason...Any info you have would be appreciated. I''ve included the front and back of the photo, which is all the info I have on man...your site was the first one I hit tyring to find more info. Hope this helps, (Mr.) Kelly Fletcher For a little more info and scanned pics regarding George H. Winsor please visit: Fletchnews.com More photos coming soon.

 

ONLINE RESOURCES - 1      If you search for "C.P. Mason +aviation" using Google, (9-1-03), you will find about 16 links. Three brief entries from the Naval Historical Center are reproduced below.   Naval Aviation Chronology 1917-1919 JUNE 13, 1918      The first American-built aircraft to be assembled in France, an HS-1, made its first flight at Pauillac, piloted by Lieutenant C. P. Mason, USN, with Commander J. B. Patton, USN, and Lieutenant W. B. Jameson, USNRF, as passengers Naval Aviation Chronology 1920-1929 DECEMBER 3, 1923      The establishment of a special service squadron, for the purpose of developing long-distance scouting planes, was approved by the Chief of Naval Operations. The squadron, designated VS Squadron 3, was initially based at NAS Anacostia and commanded by Lieutenant Commander C. P. Mason U.S. Naval Chronology Of W.W.II, 1943 February 15, 1943      Joint air command designated Aircraft, Solomon Islands (Rear Adm. C. P. Mason) is established with headquarters at Guadalcanal.   Quand 1'U.S. Navy patrouillait dans les Landes. (When 1' U.S. Navy patrolled in the Moors. ?)      This PDF file contains many great photographs of men and machines of the era. It is all in French, so I can only speculate that it is of great interest.

 

ONLINE RESOURCES - 2      Bob Davis has found a number of very helpful websites. (5-27-05).

 

Historic Preservation Society Columbia, PA Columbia's Admirals.       An interesting part of Columbia's multi-faceted history is the number of significant figures born here. Two servicemen, including C. P. Mason, who attained the rank of Admiral, hail from Columbia:

 

The History of Naval Aviator and Naval Aviation Pilot Designations and Numbers,      Mason is Naval Aviator No. 52 of the first 250 in the Designated List of Naval Aviators. This list begins on January 1, 1914 (see page 2). Page 13 lists 14 early aviators for the period 1912-13. Page 12 lists 69 aviators in 1920 and 1921.

 

HISTORY OF NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE      Capt. Charles P. Mason as the first command officer.

 

Personal papers, 1917-1965 Mason, Charles Perry (1891-1971) Naval Aviator and Pensacola Mayor      Personal papers, 1917-1965, including materials as Naval Aviator No. 52 and as mayor of Pensacola, 1947-1957. Includes several personal photographs and a photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1918. 16 items (.18 c.f.). Gift of Mrs. C. P. Mason. Accession M1972-09. From the University of West Florida website:

 

Admiral Mason died in 1971.   Editor's Note: If you have any information on this early flier, please contact me. E-mail to Ralph Cooper   Back