Philip Babcock served in the 88th Aero Squadron during World War I, doubling as the group's unofficial historian. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star Citation for his achievements.
Philip Bono was a renowned space engineer who was probably 30 years before his time. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 13, 1921. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1947 with a B.E. degree in mechanical engineering, and served three years in the U.S. Naval Reserves. After graduation in 1947, Mr. Bono worked as a research and systems analyst for North American Aviation. His first "tour" with Douglas Aircraft Company was from 1949 to 1951, doing structural layout and detail design. From 1951 to 1960, he worked primarily in structures design at Boeing.
Founded in 1980 by Tom Prescott and Stan Blankenship in Wichita, Kansas, the Prescott Aeronautical Company focused on producing affordable home-built aircraft kits during the economic downturn of the 1980s. Their most popular model was the sleek Prescott Pusher, a 4-passenger, pusher-configured aircraft with the engine and propeller located at the rear of the aircraft. This unique style offered a large cockpit with enough room for four – a marketing concept the company banked on, as most homebuilt aircraft were normally one or two seaters.
Ralph Hanlon served with Patrol Squadron Six (VP-6) and on several aircraft carriers including the US Coral Sea (CVA 43) and USS Leyte (CV 32) during the Second World War.
Ray Cote is a world famous Air Racing Pilot, and this collection documents many of his accomplishments.
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