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Listen: The Blues ProgramCrash crew investigating a downed Army "Jenny" plane near Carlstrom Field in DeSoto County.
Image Number
Photographer
Date
Rights
Collection
Michael Drake collection
Subject Term
Aeronautics, Military--Study and teaching
Military education
Air pilots, Military--Training of
Armed Forces--Training of
World War, 1914-1918
Aviation, Military
World War I
WWI
Government aircraft
Airplanes, Military
Training planes
Multiplanes
Biplanes
Curtiss aircraft
Curtiss JN-4 (Training plane)
Rescue work
Emergency medical personnel
Investigations
Accident investigation
Aircraft accidents--Investigation
Propeller-driven aircraft
Corporate Subject
Physical Description
General Note
"The donor, Michael J. Drake, received this photo from Dale Aylward of Sarasota."
Accompanying note: "Carlstrom Field and nearby Dorr Field were established in early 1918 as training centers for the U.S. Army Air Service. Carlstrom Field was later upgraded for service during World War II. The facility was eventually converted into the G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital."
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