Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

 - Class of 1928

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ing.” Soon after America’s entry into the war, the development of the Libertymotor began and marked the beginning of a new era in avia- tion. Through the stupendous work which was carried on by the air- craft, interest became highly con- centrated upon aviatio n and since that time has caused this new science to become the subject of much thought, work, and dis- cussion. The last few years seem to be the great years for aviation, however. Daring feats and achievements have sent aviation ahead with leaps and bounds. This amazing advance aroused aviators to make new rec- ords for altitude, non-stop duration, and non-stop endurance. The most spectacular feats perhaps were the trails- Atlantic flights. In 1919 four of these were successfully com- pleted : the NC-4 under command of Commander A. C. Read, which flew from Nev foundland to Portugal by way of the Azores; a machine pi- loted by Alcock and Brown from Newfoundland to Ireland, thur i completing the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic; the dirigible R-34 which made a non-stop flight from England to New York City; the dirigible “Los Angeles” whose flight was from Germany to New Jersey. These flights clearly showed the weaknesses of the planes and helped bring about a stronger, more durable aircraft. The aviators also learned of flying conditions over the great stretches of water and the dangers which must be encount- ered, and by their experiences they have caused the creation of a more poAverful, more nearly perfect set of navigating instruments. Two feats in aviation which aroused world-wide interest were the flights of Byrd and Amundsen to the North Pole. These regions are practically unknoAvn to the world and these daring men secured much valuable data regarding them. Despite their triumphs, how- ever, another man had made a ciis- tinct advance beyond them — Cap- tain WilkiiiG who recently made his flight across tne North i oie. By tins feat he has demonstrated that the Arctic Ocean is the only sea on which a plane can land and taxe off without assistance, and on v hich the pilot can walk ashore if the plane is broken. In the words of Stefansson, the Arctic explorer “Vthen the records of his nights have been clearly set forth, v e shall have enough experimental evidence to convince practical men that the short route to the indies — across the North Pole is the safe as well as the cheap route.” In May 1927, Colonel Lindbergh made the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris. This was con- sidered as the greatest feat in avia- tion. All the world applauded the brave young man who had gone forth, v hen others were hesitating and where Nvo great Frenchmen met their doom. The Avorld sang his praises and “Lindy” as he is af- fectionately called, became the idol of the wmrld. His flight made in the face of all odds and difficulties serves as an excellent example of future aviation. Such outstanding progress has at- tracted the attention of men every- where. Flying schools are being organized, landing and flying school fields are being built, the airplane is being used for commercial pur- poses, air mail is being widely carried, and a thousand other things are being done to aid the progress of aviation. Perhaps one thing which will do more than anything else for imme- diate progress in aviation is the or- ganization of the flying schools conducted by the government. At these schools young men are trained to become perfect pilots, to handle the ships in all kinds of w eather, to know what to do in cases of 8

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authentic account of an attempt made by Arcytos, a Greek mathe- matician, who built a wooden dove. All during the Middle Ages var- ious attempts were made — some by wealthy men or experimenters, others by monks in the monasteries. Most of them were impractical and only served to show how great a task it would be to conquer the air. Leonardo da Vinci, the great artist, devised several machines by which men could navigate the air. These ere not successful because there was no motive power with v hich he could equip the craft. The ques- tion of motive power was the great- est obstacle for the pioneers in avi- ation. Machines were built but there was no engine with which they might be driven through the air. At the beginning of the nineteen- th century the names of scientists and inventors whose work added greatly to the progress in aviation follow in rapid succession ; Sir George Cayley, an Englishman, who studied the correct principal of fly- ing and compiled invaluable data regarding the air; Henson, another Englishman, who experimented upon Cayley’s theories; Springfield of England who built the first ma- chine that had actually flown ; Francis Wenham, the inventor of the biplane as we know it today; Clement Aders v ho built a man- carrying, engine-driven monoplane and who was aided by the French War Department in building “the Avion’’ ; and Professor Langley, an American, v ho made careful re- searches of the wind and air and built monoplanes which were so successful that the U. S. War De- partment became interested and of- fered to help him. One of the first really important men was Otto Lili- enthal who believed that bird flight is the basis of aviation and that sta- bility is an important factor in fly- ing. He devised a system in which the force of gravity was his motor and by his experiment in gliding flight, he taught the world a great deal in regard to conquering the air. At this time Wilbur and Orville Wright came into prominence. They made their planes successful by giving them three rudders to control the ship instead of two which had been previously used. Under their direction a power driv- en machine made its first flight in December 1903. The French Nation was very much interested in aviation and many ingenious planes v ere de- vised. Some of the inventors, who became famous, were Voisin, San- tos-Dumont, who is remembered as the inventor of the first airship, Henri Farnum, Delagrange, and Louis Bleriot who was the first to fly across the English Channel. Aviation was rapidly progressing, rival airmen and rival aircraft were appearing everywhere, in America, in England, in France, and in Ger- many. After the first obstacles had been overccme the training of air- men progressed rapidly. This lack of trained airmen was one reason why aviation had not developed more rapidly. In the early periods of aeronautics some good planes had been built which might have knov n greater success if the pilots had had greater sldll in controlling and operating their planes. At this time, however, it became apparent that skilled airmen were needed if aviption v as to advance. Accord- ingly flving schools were organized and the training of young men be- gan. The World War demonstrated the feasibility of aircraft in time of war. Heavy fighting machines were de- veloped v hich carried a ton or more of bombs as well as machine guns. Airplanes were equipped with pho- tographic instruments and wireless telegraph which v ere lof the great- est value in “finding ranges, locat- ing enemy concentration, and bomb- 7



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emergency, and to know how to care for the lives of themselves, and of their passengers. As great as aviation has been in the past, so great will the progress of aviation be in the future. One reason perhaps why aviation will make great progress is the change in attitude toward aeronautics. In- stead of its being considered the means of passenger transportation alone, it is thought that the airplane will be used commercially every- where. The air mail system is now installed between the large cities and daily it finds greater approval among business men thereby se- curing the establishment of more air lines. Aviation has set a standard of health, ability, and character that is far higher thon that set by any other science. The aviation schools have greatly helped to bring this about. Rigid rules are en- forced which develop a young man’s health. If he shows lack of ability in flying, he is soon dismissed. And how could his character be otherwise than good v hen he is assisting in the great progress of aviation and is ready to risk his life at anv time ? Lindbergh and Byrd are good examples of men whose characters have undoubtedly been developed by the unstinting service which they have given and are still giving to the world. Floyd Bennett, who sacrificed his life in flying to the aid of the Bremen fli- ers, shows how noble and generous the aviators may be, Avhen called upon. The future of aviation will with- out doubt bring a most remarkable change to the world. At present there are being made many prepa- rations for organized flights into far away lands. Commander Byrd is contemplating a flight to the South Pole which should prove most ad- vantageous in bringing back a more complete knowledge of the earth. General Nobile, in his flight to the North Pole, should secure much more valuable data concerning the North Pole. The flights of others should have the same beneficial ef- fects on science. One of the greatest rewards of aviation, however, will be the closer alliance of nations. As Lindbergh bore the spirit of good will from the United States to France and the good will of France to the United States, so will other aviators bring messages of good will and friend- ship to other nations. First Europe and now the rest of the world will be linked by flight and nations will grow to be next door neighbors. This conquest of the air will prove to be man’s most glorious triumph. Then perhaps in the far distant future “An Airman’s Plea’’ may be granted : “For me the vasts where worlds are built and master-workmen call, Where secrets from the Milky Way with comets flash and fall; Where God makes heroes out of men to lii ht the lower sphere — Shy prophets telling human things that Heaven reaches Here!” — Mary Patch. JOURNALISM IN RELATION TO CIVILIZATION Most of us think of journalism as n modern institution, whereas it is really very old, as we realize when v-e try to define it, Jonj-nalism has been eaPed tFe art of writing for mmiediate publication. Caesar’s eom.mentaries. then, v ere journal- irtlc in nature, because they were intended to show the Roman public what he v as doing in Gaul and to contrast his energy and service to the republic vn ' th the inefficiency and inactivity of the party in power at home. Journalism as popularly con- ceiyed, however, is a distinctly mod- ern deyelopment. In accounting for the growth of journalism, we see that it has ad.yanced as mankind 9

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