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Bellinger in Navy Flying Boat
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Lieutenant Patrick N.L. Bellinger, one of the first Navy flyers, piloting a U.S. Navy flying boat during the U.S. occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico. During this assignment, Bellinger became the first American pilot to return to base with bullet holes in his craft.
1914
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1914 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | John G. Kaminski papers, 1912-1960 |
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| Call Number | Milw Mss 146 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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