Folder SC-347

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An interior view of the Dayton-Wright Airplane Company, Plant 1, Mill department (wood shop), which was supervised by Wilbur Bigelow. A large American flag can be seen hanging from the beams, and various wooden components are on cart. Circa 1917-1919.

Scope and Contents A group photo of the Supervision Staff of the Moraine plant of Dayton-Wright Airplane Company, gathered around a DH-4 aircraft. There are 35 people in the photo, including 6 women. Only Wilbur Bigelow is identified, standing seventh from right in the second row (second to right of the propeller), standing, and indicated by a circle around his head. Writing on propeller reads: “Test Propeller #128(?). Return to Motor Assembly." Original caption reads: “Supervision Staff at Moraine...

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Back left view of recently completed DH-4 aircraft on the flight line at Moraine. Hangars P-1 and P-2 can be seen in the background.

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Front left view of recently completed DH-4 aircraft on the flight line at Moraine, with cowling open (engine visible) and two maintenance stands (ladders) near the front left.

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Three Dayton-Wright mechanics pose during an engine inspection on a DH-4. The man on the left is Charles Irwin, brother of Helen (Irwin) Bigelow and brother-in-law of Wilbur Bigelow. The other two men are not identified.

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Mechanic Charles Irwin standing next to the DH-4’s propeller. Writing on propeller reads: “Test Propeller #128(?). Return to Motor Assembly.

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Mechanic Charles Irwin standing at back left of the DH-4 next to the rear cockpit.

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Mechanic Charles Irwin sitting in the DH-4’s rear cockpit inside the gun ring.

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World War I, Notice of Classification Card, for W. F. H. Bigelow, Order 313A, Serial Number 562, from War Department, Local Board for Division Number 2, City of Dayton, Ohio. Originally marked Classification I, then stamped over with “Classification does not affect Industrial or Agricultural claims."

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World War I, Notice of Classification Card, for W. F. H. Bigelow, Order 313A, Serial Number 562, from War Department, Local Board for Division Number 2, City of Dayton, Ohio. Marked Classification II, D. Industrial Claim. (Bigelow was exempted from the draft due to his existing work in a vital war industry.)