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Kelly Field (Tex.)

 Organization

Historical Note

Kelly Field was one of thirty-two Air Service training camps established after the United States entry into World War I, being established in March 1917. It was used as a flying field; primary flying school; school for adjutants, supply officers, engineers; mechanics school, and as an aviation general supply depot. As of 2001, it is a joint-use facility for civil and military aviation.

Citation

https://www.37trw.af.mil/About/History/Kelly-Field-History/

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-01-24
Abstract Ray (1894-1969) and Leonard (1888-1971) Grimshaw were brothers who served as mechanics during World War I. The collection contains correspondence, military documents, photographs, clippings, newspapers, a diary, and booklets primarily relating to the military service of Ray M. Grimshaw but also includes a small selection of correspondence from his brother, Leonard.

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