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ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT, ROCKWELL FIELD 1923, WHERE AIR-TO-AIR REFUELING BEGAN.

Authors :
Arnold, Robert Bruce
Source :
Air Power History. Winter2016, Vol. 63 Issue 4, p45-49. 5p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article talks about the first successful attempts at air-to-air refueling that took place at the Naval Air Station North Island on San Diego Bay in California. Topics discussed include a portion of the air station being known as Rockwell Field until 1938, and other notable events that took place at Rockwell including the U.S. army's non-stop, coast-to-coast flights.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1044016X
Volume :
63
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Air Power History
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
120019189