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1991_016_012 Army Hangars 1911 c.jpg
In 1911, the army built seven hangars, a water tower and set up several mess tents for the Army Aviation School. The school operated out of College Park until 1913.

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At one College Park's frequent air shows, aero acrobat, Vincent "Squeak" Burnett performs the 'square loop maneuver' during which he turns the plane upside down.

2000_019_004 Goodyear Blimp at Air Show 1933.jpg

2000_020_002 Wright C 1911-13.jpg

2019_001_005 Ercoupe 1943.PNG
Ercoupe test flown here in 1937 and Ercoupe no. 1 owned by Brinckerhoff

2019_001_006 Ercoupe 1943.PNG

2022.5005.034 Wright B on Compass Rose 1922.jpg

2022_5004_051a Christmas Tractor 1912.jpg

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Blimps were a common site at College Park's airshows. Here, the Wonderbread Blimp flies over a hangar and the balloon tower which housed a World War One-era hot air balloon used for weather reports.

2024_0001_037  Wonderbread blimp at air show 1948.jpg
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