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AIR FOUNDATION SHORTLY after the close of World War II in 1945 a group of business men met in Cleveland to consider formation of a nonprofit organization for the for the promotion of aviation in all of its multitudinous divisions. Formation of the Air Foundation, an Ohio Corporation not for profit, resulted. It is unique among the numerous organizations within the aviation industry in that it has no finely pointed objectives. The Air Foundation first undertook the underwriting of the National Aircraft Show held in Cleveland in January 1946. The project netted $75,000 to the U. S. Air Force Aid Society. Its next task was to underwrite and guarantee the 1946 National Air Races. Following this, it supported the First Annual National Aircraft Show late in 1946, underwrote and sponsored the 1947, 1948 and 1949 National Air Races in Cleveland, was co-sponsor of the 1951 event in Detroit with the Aero Club of Michigan, and is co-sponsoring the 1953 National Aircraft Show in Dayton with the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. Although a comparatively new organization, Air Foundation has broadened its activities to include the sponsorship of two permanent scholarships, one for jet research at Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland and one for flight training at the University of Illinois, plus the sponsorship and co-sponsorship of three major indoor and outdoor model meets for the encouragement of youth in aviation. President and guiding spirit of the Air Foundation is Frederick C. Crawford, Chairman of the Board, Thompson Products, Inc., and President of the National Aircraft Show. Its business manager is Benjamin T. Franklin, who is also general manager of the National Aircraft Show. DAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FORWARD thinking Daytonians long ago realized the importance of an organization such as a Chamber of Commerce. Proof was the formation of the Dayton Exchange as early as 1873. In 1907 the Dayton Chamber of Commerce was actually incorporated. Realizing the value of one organization capable of encompassing the work of many, the Chamber was established by a merger of the Business Men's Booster Club, Commericial Club and the Dayton Board of Trade. Since its inception, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce has been a symbol of progress for the community. To have progress you must have leaders. Dayton has been fortunate. Beginning with its first president, Theodore Fluhart in 1907, to its current president, Philip C. Ebeling, Dayton and its Chamber of Commerce has had leadership of the highest caliber. Credit also goes to the Chamber's long line of executive vice presidents who coordinate activities. Capable leadership in the Dayton Chamber is (Continued on page 53) [[image]] ASSAULT and battery An ominous phrase takes on new meaning when Chase ASSAULT Transports deliver Field Artillery BATTERY men and equipment to forward combat areas by landing. A dream in World War 2, this technique is a reality today as a result of combined research effort by the Air Force-Army-Chase Aircraft team. "Sweating out" delivery of equipment by costlier, less reliable methods is a thing of the past for the combat man. The Assault Transport delivers it right where it's needed--by landing--ready for immediate employment. Chase AIRCRAFT CO., Inc. WEST TRENTON. NEW JERSEY [[image]] NATIONAL AIRCRAFT SHOW 51
