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Concerning the fledging air force from World War I...
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Concerning the fledging air force from World War I...

Item # 712229 ·
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.

Item from our most recent catalog - #368 - released for July, 2026

Category: The 20th Century
Price
$28
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.