Search
- Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, March 18, 1926 - The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. In this letter, the Society urged members to increase their contribution.
- March 18, 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, March 18, 1926
The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. In this letter, the Society urged members to increase their contribution.