THE FIRST DECADE OF THE MID-WEST CHAPTER, (CROSS AND COCKADE) [caption title].
(Chicago, IL: The author, 1972). 4to. 8-page single-spaced typescript history of the chapter, approximately 2500 words. Illustrated with 12 photographs (mostly 5 x 3 1/2 inches), two of German Fokker fighters, the others of World War I veterans of the flying service and members of the chapter, with captions in manuscript. Accompanied by manuscript versions of the text and two periodical publications from other chapters of the society. Some manuscript corrections and additions to the text but very good. Item #37798
Original paste-up of an article for the CROSS & COCKADE JOURNAL, the official magazine of the "Society of World War I Aero Historians", a history of the chapter's first ten years, 1962-1972, detailing programs at chapter meetings, outings, flying exhibitions, etc. Speakers were generally veterans of World War I, including pilots and support staff. One of the periodical issues includes a filmography, with annotations, for 23 movies focusing on World War I aviation.
Price: $275.00