Selfridge Field
Selfridge Field by Deborah J. Larsen, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on May 24, 2006, offers a detailed exploration of the historic military airfield named in honor of Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge, the first fatality of powered flight. This 130-page book presents a pictorial history that captures significant aviation milestones since the airfield’s establishment in 1917, showcasing the contributions of notable figures such as Charles Lindbergh and Jimmy Doolittle.
Readers will find a rich visual narrative that documents the evolution of American airpower, featuring images sourced from the Selfridge Military Air Museum and the Mount Clemens Public Library. The book highlights the airfield’s role as a training ground for many aviators who later rose to the rank of general officer, earning it the nickname “Home of the Generals.” Through its focus on military history and aviation technology, Selfridge Field provides an informative glimpse into the development of flight from early biplanes to modern supersonic fighters.
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Named to honor the memory of Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge, the
first fatality of powered flight, Selfridge Field has recorded
many aviation milestones since its founding in 1917. As home of the famed First Pursuit Group, the airfield saw the feats of such notables as Charles Lindbergh, Jimmy Doolittle, and Curtis LeMay. Scores of young aviators who passed through Selfridge’s gates later achieved the rank of general officer, earning the base the nickname “Home of the Generals.” Selfridge Field illustrates the history of the base, with many images drawn from the collections of the Selfridge Military Air Museum and Mount Clemens Public Library. The development of American airpower, from crude biplanes to the supersonic F-16 fighter, is depicted in the photographic record of this historic military airfield.
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