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During the winter of 1915-1916 Wild was in Europe studying aviation and the use of aircraft in the war. [[strikethrough]] Following these trips [[/strikethrough]] Returning to America he lectured [[strikethrough]] about the United [[/strikethrough]] in many of the states on preparedness, trying to forewarn the public that war in the air was a reality and that the United States should be doing much more than it was.

In January, 1917 Wild was associated with the International Aircraft Company of Chicago, and later became a founder member of the new Aircraft Manufacturers Association.

After World War I Wild shared in the organization of the Nebraska Aircraft Corporation of Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm had a small factory and operated a flying school where their company instructor, Ira O. Biffle, taught Charles Lindbergh to fly in 1922.

In 1929 Wild was a founder member of the Early Birds and later a member of their Historical Committee to promote the interest and assistance of Henry and Edsel Ford to establish the aviation section of the Ford Museum at Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan.

In his later life Wild made his home in New York City where he passed away on July 24th, 1940 following a serious operation, at age 72. He was survived by his wife, a son, and a brother. Wild was also a member of the Masonic organization and held Balloon License No. 40 and Dirigible License No. 3. After cremation his ashes were sifted from a plane over the Ford Museum at Dearborn, Michigan by his wife and son on September 16th, 1940.

Flying Pioneer, Horace B. Wild was indeed one of the true early ambassadors of the air in America. Professional balloonist, airship operator, aviator, lecturer, and aviation pomotor, he contributed much toward the interest and growth of flight. 

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