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from a photo showing Group of Early Bird flyers n front of Wright Memorial August, 1940 Collection of Wright State University |
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in front of Wright Memorial August, 1940 From left to right, 1st row: J. William Kabitzke, Orville Wright, Charles Wald, 2nd row: Walter Brookins (partially seen:, Roderick M. Wright, John C. Henning, Captain Kenneth Whiting, Bernard L. Whelan, C. Albert Elton, Robert G. Fowler. In the center at rear, George A. Gray. Collection of Wright State University |
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A letter from Mrs. Alice M. Elton dated June 30, 1975 said, "Sorry to inform you that my husband
Albert Elton passed away June 20, 1975. He still carried his FAI License No. 75 with him all times. Albert Elton was born on August 9, 1888 at Youngstown, Ohio. He first soloed on November 9, 1911 at Kinlock Field, St. Louis, Mo. in a Model B Wright biplane. 
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