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College Park gets a Coca-Cola Cooler
Airport manager George Brinckerhoff added an office building complete with adding machines and a popular Coca-Cola cooler. In a 2005 archaeological dig, many Coca-Cola bottles were found on the site of this building.
College Park Continues to be a Field of Firsts
College Park Airport remains a hub of aviation activity, where pilots continue to make records and surpass expectations.
On the runway is Maryland resident Gustavus McLeod in the plane he flew when he became the first person to circle the North…
On the runway is Maryland resident Gustavus McLeod in the plane he flew when he became the first person to circle the North…
College Park Aero Services Inc. Hangar
CAP Building on left? Hap Arnold Building?
Catching the Radio Waves
The National Bureau of Standards erected a radio tower and radio houses to develop navigational aids that would enable pilots to fly "blind", meaning without good visibility. They were based here between 1928-1931.
Brinckerhoff Flying Service planes
Ready for lessons!
Brinckerhoff Flying Service plane in snow
Equipped for all weathers
Brinckerhoff Flying Service is established
Airport manager George Brinckerhof used the three remaining Army Aviation School hangars to store his planes for the Brinckerhoff Flying Service. He taught many people to fly, including University of Maryland students who served during World War Two.…
