Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy, (Ist year men) being carried by boat to the plane in which they take daily flights and study each and every part of the mechanism. These are the first men to receive this training under the recent orders, providing for a course in aviation

First flight of middies at Annapolis, 8/7/25 *Abstract/medium:; 4 x 5 in. or smaller

The good old days of aviation." Commander H.C. Richardson, crack U.S. Navy flyer, at the controls of a 1915 model Curtiss seaplane which he took on its maiden flight today on the Potomac at Washington. The old plane was discovered in storage at the Washington Navy Yard where it has been for over 12

Navy flyer takes 12-year seaplane on its first flight. After lying in storage at the Washington Navy Yard more than 12 years, an obsolete 1915 model Curtiss seaplane on its maiden flight today on the. by Commander H.C. Richardson, crack U.S. Navy. who is shown at the controls in this photo

First year men at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., receiving instruction in aviation from Lt. O. Hardison. This class is the first one to have the new cou. included in their curriculum. Each man must learn to fly *Abstract/medium:; 4 x 5 in. or smaller

The new amphibian airplane, that is a. water and land was inspected by a Congressional com. Bolling Field, Monday, January 19. The machine was. Grover Loenig, of New York. Left.

Airplane and boats

Navy fliers, 1/5/24

RICHARDSON TANDEM BIPLANE HYDROPLAN ON POTOMAC, APRIL, 1916. GEORGE A. GRAY AT CONTROLS. AT LEFT AND RIGHT ARE RICHARDSON BROTHERS WHO BUILT THE PLANE; 2ND FROM LEFT IS THEIR UNCLE, WHOSE IDEA IT WAS