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Air Mail Begins
A new hangar was constructed to house planes that would fly air mail routes. Pilot Max Miller stands in front of the hangars with two women.
Still Helping Pilots to Stay on Track
The compass rose and Air Mail hangar continued to be used by polots after air mail routes were no longer flown out of College Park.
The compass rose has since been remodeled in 1968, 1974, and 2024.
The compass rose has since been remodeled in 1968, 1974, and 2024.
Flying "Blind"
The National Bureau of Standards used one of the Army Aviation School hangars to store planes for use in the development of radio navigational aids for "blind flying." The first "completely blind" flight took place at College Park in August 1929.
Air Mail Hangar gets a Facelift
The Air Mail hangar was refurbished again in 1974 so that it could be used by College Park Aero Services Inc. It is now used to store Prince George's County Police helicopters.
It's a Bit of a Fixer Upper!
In the 190s, an airplane repair shop was added to the airfield. This plane belongs to Donald Sampson who flew out of College Park. Its wings have been removed so that it can be repaired.
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…