Front, L to R: ?, Walter E. Lees, ?, Anthony Stadlman, ?
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Back, L to R: ?, ?, Robert G. Fowler, Ruth Law Oliver, Filip A. Bjorklund,
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Membership shall be limited to those who piloted a glider or airplane, gas balloon or airship prior to December 17, 1916, upon evidence deemed sufficient by the Membership Committee and approved by the Board of Governors, except |
Nationals of countries other than the United States engaged in World War I must have met the foregoing conditions prior to August 4, 1914. |
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I found this picture in Walter's collection which only bore the cryptic identification, "Early Birds at Fowlers, San Jose, 19?? It was written in pen by Loa, Walter's wife. Inasmuch as Walter died on May 17, 1957, I suspect this photo might have been taken in 1956. According to the Spring issue of the "CHIRP", the Official publication of the Early Birds, for June, 1957, the Third V.P. was Robert G. Fowler. Walter can be seen second from the left, kneeling. My wife Jo thinks the man standing on the extreme left may be Forrest Wysong. If you can help, let us hear from you. 
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