Luck on the Wing: Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy (Illustrated Edition)

Download or read book Luck on the Wing: Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy (Illustrated Edition) written by Elmer Haslett and published by Echo Library. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elmer Haslett (1894-1964) was a major in WWI, serving as operations officer of the 12th Aero Squadron in Europe and aide-de-camp to General William Mitchell, commander of the air forces in France. His decorations included the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star with palm, the Purple Heart, the Croix de Guerre and nine battle stars. He was born in Carterville, Mo., and was a graduate of the New Mexico Military Institute, the University of Southern California and Georgetown University where he earned a master's degree in law. He was later admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court. After WWI he was stationed in Washington where he teamed up with General Mitchell and Fiorello H La Guardia to seek the establishment of a separate air arm. He later became director of city airports and during his tenure selected and recommended the site for the New York International Airport (now JFK). This book giving an account of his experiences during WWI was first published in 1920 and includes an introduction by General Mitchell together with eight photographic illustrations and a sketch map.