Aviation Act of 1917 was a United States military appropriations bill authorizing a temporary increase for the United States Army Signal Corps. The Act of Congress authorized provisions for airship or dirigible operations governed by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Aeronautical Division. The legislation provided United States President Woodrow Wilson emergency authority for the maintenance, manufacture, operation, purchase, and repair of airships and associated aerial machines.
Long title | An Act to authorize the President to increase temporarily the Signal Corps of the Army and to purchase, manufacture, maintain, repair, and operate airships, and to make appropriations therefor, and for other purposes. |
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Enacted by | the 65th United States Congress |
Effective | July 24, 1917 |
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Public law | Pub. L. 65–29 |
Statutes at Large | 40 Stat. 243 |
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In an attempt to meet the progressive necessities of World War I, House bill 5326 was penned as ten sections by the United States 65th Congressional session.
United States legislation for the governance, service, and training of airships designed and developed for military operations.
U.S. Statutes for Aviation Standards
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Historic Airship Hangars in United States
Lighter-Than-Air Aircraft of United States
Aerostat | R38-class airship |
Alclad | U.S. Army airships |
E-class blimp | U.S. Navy airships |
Metal-clad airship | ZMC-2 |
Early 20th Century Global Flight by Airship
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