AEROFOIL, Scott Field, Belleville, Illinois, Feb. 8, 1919  This is an early airplane-themed "camp" newspaper from just after the end of World War I. It is the volume 1, number 21 issue, and the first we have seen in our 50+ years.
The masthead notes that it is produced: "Of Scott Field...By Scott Field...For All Interested" with the masthead featuring an early print of a biplane. Content is almost entirely military-related, mostly regarding airplanes.
Printed as a 12 page issue however it is lacking pages 5 thru 8. Various wear at margins & folds, and various red & blue pencil marks inside. Measures 11 by 15 inches.

Background: This rare February 8, 1919 issue of the Aerofoil serves as an extraordinary primary document from the dawn of American military aviation, offering a direct glimpse into base operations, pilot experiences, and aircraft details during the critical post-World War I demobilization era. Published as Volume 1, Number 21 from Scott Field—the U.S. Army primary flight training installation in Belleville, Illinois—the newspaper features a biplane illustration embedded in its adapted Lincolnian masthead ("Of Scott Field... By Scott Field... For All Interested") and is filled almost exclusively with airplane- and military-focused reporting. Its notable content captures the daily routine of early military aviators and ground crews, flight training updates, base administration shifts, local airmen profiles, and coverage of the iconic Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" biplanes that dominated the field's skies. Beyond base news and military affairs, the issue provides rich cultural context through vintage advertisements from Belleville and nearby St. Louis businesses, offering a comprehensive snapshot of how a nascent post-armistice air field functioned just months after the end of the Great War.