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Foreign News
February 22, 1931
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
US Army fliers modernized Cuba's air corps from 1927, expanding from two pilots and obsolete planes to 28 pilots, 162 technicians, and 22 modern US planes; flew 570,000 miles in 1930 without incident.
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U. S. Army Fliers Give
Cuba Modern Air Corps
HAVANA (AP)—Cuba's air force has been modernized under American hands.
The development started in 1927 when, at the request of the Cuban government, Capt. Roscoeham Beam,
of the United States air corps and two assistants were detailed to supervise the Cuban air service.
They found the Cuban air corps to consist of two pilots, four obsolete planes, and one hangar.
Today there are 28 trained pilots, 162 mechanics and technicians, and 22 modern, American-made planes.
During 1930 the Cuban air corps covered 570,000 miles without so much as a forced landing.
Cuba Modern Air Corps
HAVANA (AP)—Cuba's air force has been modernized under American hands.
The development started in 1927 when, at the request of the Cuban government, Capt. Roscoeham Beam,
of the United States air corps and two assistants were detailed to supervise the Cuban air service.
They found the Cuban air corps to consist of two pilots, four obsolete planes, and one hangar.
Today there are 28 trained pilots, 162 mechanics and technicians, and 22 modern, American-made planes.
During 1930 the Cuban air corps covered 570,000 miles without so much as a forced landing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Cuba Air Force
Us Modernization
Trained Pilots
American Planes
Air Service Supervision
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Roscoeham Beam
Where did it happen?
Cuba
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Cuba
Event Date
1927 1930
Key Persons
Capt. Roscoeham Beam
Outcome
cuba's air corps expanded to 28 trained pilots, 162 mechanics and technicians, and 22 modern american-made planes; covered 570,000 miles in 1930 without forced landing
Event Details
Cuba's air force modernized with US assistance starting in 1927 at Cuban government request; Capt. Roscoeham Beam and two assistants supervised; initially two pilots, four obsolete planes, one hangar