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Listen: The Latin ProgramMotorcycle crash crew at Carlstrom Field near Arcadia in DeSoto County.
Image Number
Rights
Collection
Michael Drake collection
Subject Term
Military education
Air pilots, Military--Training of
Armed Forces--Training of
World War, 1914-1918
Aviation, Military
World War I
WWI
Flight training--Accidents
Flight schools--Florida--Arcadia Region
Military bases--Florida--Arcadia Region
Air bases--Florida--Arcadia Region
Aircraft accidents
Rescue work
Emergency medical services
Lifesaving
Emergency medical personnel
Motorcycles, Military
Motorcyclists
Airports--Florida--Arcadia Region
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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