Folder SC-347

Five Army DH-4 aircraft flying in formation over the air show in Moraine, as seen from the ground. Circa 1917-1919.

Two Army DH-4 aircraft performing take-off and landing demonstrations during an air show in Moraine, with spectators in the distance. Circa 1917-1919.

An Army soldier observes four aircraft flying in formation over the air show at Moraine, while additional planes can be seen on the ground and the crowd of spectators in the distance. Circa 1917-1919.

Front left view of recently completed DH-4 aircraft on the flight line at Moraine.

Bernard L. “Bernie” Whelan in full flight gear, standing near the tail of DH-4 aircraft number A-30830, at Moraine. Bernie Whelan learned to fly in 1913 at the Wright School of Aviation and was a test pilot for Dayton-Wright Airplane Company. Original caption reads: “Bernie Whelan –test pilot at Moraine City, Ohio.” Circa 1917-1919.

An aerial view of the Moraine factory and airstrip, including a portion of the wings and rigging. This is the first in a series of aerial photographs taken by Wilbur Bigelow during a test flight. The large bend in the Great Miami River can be seen in the upper left, and a church (possibly Zion Memorial United Church of Christ at the corner of Dixie and Stroop) and its graveyard can be seen in the lower right near the wing. Circa 1917-1919.

An aerial view of the Moraine and Dayton area around the factory, looking north towards Dayton. Circa 1917-1919.

An aerial view of clouds and some aircraft rigging from the right side of the rear cockpit. Circa 1917-1919.

Aerial view of clouds and buildings below (possibly downtown Dayton or Moraine), as well as a portion of the aircraft wing. The Great Miami River and at least four bridges can be seen. Circa 1917-1919.

An aerial view of downtown Dayton, with the Miami River in the distance. Circa 1917-1919.