World War One Flying Cap

1918

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service
Oyster Bay, United States

Quentin Roosevelt wore this leather flying cap while serving as a pilot in the U.S. Army in France during World War I. Quentin was killed when his plane was shot down by the Germans in France on July 14, 1918.

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Title: World War One Flying Cap
Date Created: 1918
Physical Dimensions: W 28 cm, L 28 cm
Subject Keywords: Roosevelt, Quentin, 1897-1918, World War (1914-1918), United States. Army. Air Corps
Contributor: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service
Medium: Leather

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service

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