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Materials:
Wood
Cardboard
Synthetic Fabric
Leather
Copper Alloy
Steel
Plastic
Adhesive
Dimensions:
3-D: 20.6 × 2.7 × 20.6cm (8 1/8 × 1 1/16 × 8 1/8 in.)
Type:
AWARDS-Trophies
Country of Origin:
France
Date:
1906-1931
Physical Description:
Case for The Aero Club of France plaque presented to Frank Lahm
Summary:
Lahm's father joined the Aero Club of France and owned the balloon "Katherine Hamilton", named in honor of his daughter. The elder Lahm made frequent ascensions and initiated his son's interest in obtaining his Federation Aeronautique Internationale license as a balloon pilot. After completing the required six ascensions, including one at night and one alone, the young Lahm received his balloon pilot's license in the summer of 1905, the same summer that he became a first lieutenant. In 1906 Lahm won the International Balloon Race, and his influence in aviation, especially his impact in the U.S. Military Service, only grew from there.
Credit Line:
Donated by Brig. Gen. Frank P. Lahm (USAF, Ret.)
Inventory Number:
A19550082001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv903a8769f-0e30-499b-9e75-6f20fabcda75
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19550082001