Note 8 — Chapter V · THE AEROPLANE AS APPLIED TO THE ARMY (By Captain Paul W. Beck, U. S. A.)
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In July, 1912, Captain Beck was granted by the War Department the title of "Military Aviator"; the first time that any American has been given this title, which implies finished skill in both aviation and military tactics, and for which all the army aviators are to qualify.–AUGUSTUS POST.