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Photographer: Kevin W.
Taken: June 12, 2008
Caption: The 321st Observation Squadron (1923-1941) Marker
Additional Description: Pearson field was named for Lt. Alexander Pearson, Jr., who was raised in Eugene, Oregon and was a graduate of the University of Oregon. Pearson was one of the most famous Army Air Service pilots of the 1920s, held several speed and distance records, and was the first pilot to fly into the Grand Canyon. Pearson was killed on September 3, 1924, while testing a new aircraft in preparation for a race. Courtesy of Pearson Air Museum.
Submitted: June 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p25763
File Size: 0.800 Megabytes

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