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The Central Blue: The Evolved Roles of Aviation in World War I
Find out how the airplane became a game changer in the conduct of war from 1914-18 with Carl Stidsen of the New England Air Museum
One hundred years ago, on April 6, 1917, America entered World War I, a war that changed the face of America and the world forever. In four short years (1914 - 1918) the airplane and airship matured and evolved from simple objects of curiosity to game changers in the conduct of war, changing forever the way that wars would be fought. On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 6:30 pm, the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St. presents Carl Stidsen, who will look at this era in aviation history.
For over 60 years, Carl has been studying the history of aviation, with a particular interest in the Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force during World War I. For 35 years he has been a member of the New England Air Museum (NEAM) where he has been a Volunteer Researcher at the NEAM Research Library and has been the Research Librarian. His personal Aviation Library holds over 3500 Aviation-related texts. Carl has been flying for over 50 years including as a commercial pilot, a member of the Civil Air Patrol (Lt. Colonel - Command Pilot) and the USAF (Major - Retired). He is a member of the American Aviation History Society, Air-Britain, Air Force Association and Association of Air Force Missileers.
Registration for this free program is suggested at 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Open to all.
