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US Navy admiral and Medal of Honor recipient (1869–1933)
William Adger Moffett (31 October 1869 – 4 April 1933) was an American admiral and Medal of Honor recipient known as the architect of naval aviation in
William_A._Moffett
American librarian
William Andrew Moffett (January 25, 1933 – February 20, 1995) was a historian and librarian who was named on the list of the "100 of the Most Important
William_Andrew_Moffett
Surname list
Moffett is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Charles Moffett (1929–1997), American free jazz drummer Charnett Moffett (1967–2022), American
Moffett_(surname)
United States Army general (1879–1936)
Patrick. When Mitchell soon got into a minor but embarrassing protocol rift with Rear Admiral William A. Moffett at the start of the naval arms limitation
Billy_Mitchell
American actor (born 1954)
Donald Warren Moffett (born October 26, 1954) is an American actor. He began his career in stage productions in Chicago before starring in the original
D._W._Moffett
Aviation museum in Mountain View, California
The Moffett Field Museum is an aviation museum located at the Moffett Federal Airfield near Mountain View, California, focused on the history of the airport
Moffett_Field_Museum
Joint civil-military airport in California
Moffett Federal Airfield (IATA: NUQ, ICAO: KNUQ, FAA LID: NUQ), also known as Moffett Field, is a joint civil-military airport located in an unincorporated
Moffett_Federal_Airfield
U.S. Navy airship destroyed in 1933
Admiral William A. Moffett, was among the dead. President Roosevelt said, "The loss of the Akron with her crew of gallant officers and men is a national
USS_Akron
Porter-class destroyer
USS Moffett (DD-362) was a Porter-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for Admiral William Moffett. Moffett was laid down 2 January
USS_Moffett
American screenwriter
establishment of a Bureau of Aeronautics to begin operations, 1 September 1921, with newly promoted Rear Admiral William A. Moffett in charge. It was
Frank_Wead
1921–1959 United States Navy organization responsible for naval aviation
organizations. The first Chief of BuAer was Rear Admiral William A. Moffett (1869–1933), a Medal of Honor recipient and battleship commander who had
Bureau_of_Aeronautics
Mountain in Alaska, United States
stratovolcanoes, Moffett is a small vent, characteristic of its mixed composition. It was named by the U.S. Navy in 1936 for Rear Admiral William Adger Moffett. It
Mount_Moffett
American dramatist
playwright. Cleveland was born in Boonville, New York, the son of William Henry Moffett and Mary Jane (Cleveland). After an education at St. Paul's School
Cleveland_Moffett
Library, art museum, and garden in San Marino, California, US
lectures, conferences, and workshops. In September 1991, then-director William A. Moffett announced that the library's photographic archive of the Dead Sea
Huntington_Library
1933 US Congress committee
company of 77 officers and men, 74 servicemen, including Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, lost their lives. Its final report was submitted on June 14, 1933
United States Congressional Joint Committee to Investigate Dirigible Disasters
United_States_Congressional_Joint_Committee_to_Investigate_Dirigible_Disasters
Airship in which the envelope is supported by a framework
including one of the US Navy's proponents of airships, Rear Admiral William A. Moffett. Macon also ended up in the sea when it flew into heavy weather with
Rigid_airship
Air branch of the U.S. Marine Corps
Aeronautical Organization when Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics, issued a directive officially authorizing three
United States Marine Corps Aviation
United_States_Marine_Corps_Aviation
American art curator (1945–2015)
Adm. William A. Moffett, was important in the development of naval aviation. Moffett attended St. George's School in Rhode Island and earned a bachelor's
Charles_Simonton_Moffett
Irish scholar and educationalist (1820–1908)
Thomas William Moffett (3 June 1820 – 6 July 1908) was an Irish scholar and educationalist, who served as president of Queen's College Galway. Moffett was
Thomas_William_Moffett
US Navy Fleet admiral (1878–1956)
Navy Yard. In 1925, Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, asked King if he would consider a transfer to naval aviation. King
Ernest_J._King
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
in Cuba, where she conducted further training. From 1919 to 1921, William A. Moffett served as the ship's commander. On 31 January 1919, she left for another
USS_Mississippi_(BB-41)
Warship that serves as a seagoing airbase
Vol. 1–2. Potomac Books. Trimble, William F. (1994). Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation. Smithsonian Institution Press. ISBN 978-1-61251-428-4
Aircraft_carrier
University Press. ISBN 978-0-5215-5241-7. Trimble, William F. (1994). Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian
Lists of ships of World War II
Lists_of_ships_of_World_War_II
Glacier in Antarctica
William A. Moffett, USN, first Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, Dept. of the Navy. 85°39′S 160°00′W / 85.650°S 160.000°W / -85.650; -160.000. A
Amundsen_Glacier
US decoration from the Coast Guard
survivors of the PS General Slocum disaster in 1904. Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, USN - Medal of Honor recipient. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz,
Lifesaving_Medal
American aerospace engineer and executive (1887–1956)
George J. Mead, he developed a proposal for a high-powered air-cooled aircraft engine for the U.S. Navy. Admiral William A. Moffett promised to approve the
Frederick_Rentschler
University Press. ISBN 978-0-5215-5241-7. Trimble, William F. (1994). Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian
List of aircraft carriers of World War II
List_of_aircraft_carriers_of_World_War_II
Aviation museum, annual awards ceremony, learning and research center
Russell W. Meyer Jr. (2009) William "Billy" Mitchell (1966) Marc A. Mitscher (1989) Geraldine Mock (2022) William A. Moffett (2008) John J. Montgomery (1964)
National Aviation Hall of Fame
National_Aviation_Hall_of_Fame
American producer, director, and writer (1899–1955)
by Captain William A. Moffett. The strip told of the eponymous sailor who constantly gets into trouble. The series was later published as a softcover in
Perce_Pearce
United States Navy base
entry to World War I, Great Lakes was under the command of Captain William A. Moffett and had 39 permanent brick buildings, over 165 acres (67 ha), and
Naval_Station_Great_Lakes
Irish architect and educator (1912–1994)
William Noel Moffett (25 December 1912 – 17 May 1994) was an Irish architect and educator, active in London and Dublin. Moffett was born 25 December 1912
Noel_Moffett
Airport dedicated for naval air wings and reconnaissance
air reconnaissance was put forth by the futuristic Rear Admiral William A. Moffett. Through his efforts, two Naval Air Stations, including Airbase Sunnyvale
Timeline_of_Moffett_Airfield
United States Navy rigid airship destroyed in 1925
airship in the beams of searchlights. At this time, Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics and staunch advocate of the airship
USS_Shenandoah_(ZR-1)
Diplomatic and military crisis between Mexico and the US (1914)
from a US vessel. Mayo viewed the incident as an insult to US sovereignty, requiring reparation. Mayo had Commander William A. Moffett deliver a note
Tampico_Affair
Chester-class cruiser
second ship to arrive at Veracruz (after San Francisco). Her captain, William A. Moffett, ... [...] had held the Chester at her top speed of twenty-one knots
USS_Chester_(CL-1)
Application of military airpower by navies
Admiral) William A. Moffett, saw the publicity stunt as a means to increase funding and support for the Navy's aircraft carrier projects. Moffett was sure
Naval_aviation
American lobbyist
Anthony John "Toby" Moffett, Jr. (born August 18, 1944) is an American former politician from the state of Connecticut. A Democrat, he served in the United
Toby_Moffett
Elite Filipino sharpshooter unit active during the Philippine–American War
colloquially known as the "Marksmen of Death" (Tiradores de la Muerte), was a military unit formed by General Antonio Luna to serve under the Philippine
Luna_Sharpshooters
English actor (born 1951)
Peter Malcolm Gordon Moffett (born 13 April 1951), known professionally as Peter Davison, is an English actor. He came to prominence for playing veterinary
Peter_Davison
CMOH Recipients from USNA
2009-03-14. "William A. Moffett". United States Naval Academy. Archived from the original on January 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-16. "William Adger Moffett Rear
List of Medal of Honor recipients educated at the United States Naval Academy
List_of_Medal_of_Honor_recipients_educated_at_the_United_States_Naval_Academy
American four-star Admiral (1872-1948)
to hold a command post, however, he needed to receive aviation training. Like other older officers — notably, Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of
Joseph_M._Reeves
United States historic airship
was christened on 11 March 1933 by Jeanette Whitton Moffett, wife of Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of the U.S. Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics. The
USS_Macon_(ZRS-5)
during the late Romantic era, from 1873 until his death in 1932. He derived a few of his marches from his other musical compositions such as melodies and
List of marches by John Philip Sousa
List_of_marches_by_John_Philip_Sousa
Calendar year
Ranjitsinhji, Indian cricketer and ruler of Nawanagar. (b. 1872) April 4 – William A. Moffett, U.S. admiral (crash of airship USS Akron (ZRS-4)) (b. 1869) April
1933
University Press. ISBN 978-0-5215-5241-7. Trimble, William F. (1994). Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian
List of monitors of World War II
List_of_monitors_of_World_War_II
Lists of people and groups who died in plane/helicopter crashes
the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2014. "1972: Prince William killed in plane crash". BBC News. 28 August 1972. "NTSB Accident Report
List of fatalities from aviation accidents
List_of_fatalities_from_aviation_accidents
American book collector and thief
College and Research Libraries as well as library security expert William Andrew Moffett helped the Federal Bureau of Investigation capture and convict Stephen
Stephen_Blumberg
of Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago, executed (born 1900) April 4 – William A. Moffett, admiral, in crash of airship USS Akron (ZRS-4)) (born 1869) April
1933_in_the_United_States
Ancient Jewish biblical manuscripts
Huntington Library in San Marino, California, led by head librarian William Andrew Moffett, announced that they would allow researchers unrestricted access
Dead_Sea_Scrolls
Admiral William A. Moffett, appointed by President Warren G. Harding on July 25, 1924, as the first Chief of the Naval Bureau of Aeronautics, believed a naval
History of Santa Clara County, California
History_of_Santa_Clara_County,_California
American naval officer (1881–1926)
Burton Ely - First aviator to successfully takeoff and land from a ship William A. Moffett - First commander of the U.S. Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics & father
John Rodgers (naval officer, born 1881)
John_Rodgers_(naval_officer,_born_1881)
United States Navy admiral and pioneer aviator
Burton Ely - First aviator to successfully takeoff and land from a ship William A. Moffett - First commander of the U.S. Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics & father
John_Henry_Towers
1930s United States Army exercise
Both Chief of Air Corps Major General Mason Patrick and Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics, resisted any restrictions
Interception_of_the_Rex
Calendar year
Washington Luís, 13th President of Brazil (d. 1957) October 31 – William A. Moffett, American admiral (d. 1933) November 10 – Wayne Wheeler, American
1869
witnessed by William A. Moffett, chief of Navy Aeronautics. Stinson suggested changes to the aircraft, but none were made. At an acceptance ceremony, a Marine
Stout_ST
United States navy four-star admiral (1880–1959)
to June 1926, Horne was a member of the first class of captains persuaded by Bureau of Aeronautics chief William A. Moffett to undergo flight training
Frederick_J._Horne
United States Navy admiral
to the newly established Bureau of Aeronautics under Rear admiral William A. Moffett, where he remained until October 1921, when he joined Aircraft Squadrons
Patrick_N._L._Bellinger
American aeronautical engineer (1886–1984)
within a united air service. The result was the establishment in 1921 of the Bureau of Aeronautics, whose first chief was Rear Adm. William A. Moffett. Within
Jerome_Clarke_Hunsaker
First United States Navy officer to be designated as a "naval aviator" (1885–1928)
Burton Ely – First aviator to successfully takeoff and land from a ship William A. Moffett – First commander of the U.S. Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics & father
Theodore_G._Ellyson
Lead ship of Tucker-class
coast. The Navy airship Akron crashed in a storm killing 73 men, including Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics. Tucker
USS_Tucker_(DD-57)
United States Army Air Corps general
the press. When Mitchell soon got into a minor but embarrassing protocol rift with R/Adm. William A. Moffett at the start of the naval arms limitation
Mason_Patrick
Month of 1933
George Custer. She had campaigned to have him remembered as a national hero William A. Moffett, 63, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, Medal of Honor recipient, and
April_1933
action, Wilson was alerted to a German delivery of weapons for Victoriano Huerta due to arrive to the port on April 21. As a result, Wilson issued an immediate
List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)
List_of_Medal_of_Honor_recipients_(Veracruz)
American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
28, 1878, he was serving as a coxswain on the USS Powhatan. On that day, he rescued First Class Boy William Henry Moffett aka Moffatt from drowning, for
William Anderson (Medal of Honor)
William_Anderson_(Medal_of_Honor)
Polish architect active in London (1920–1998)
Alina Zofia Bolesławicz-Moffett (née Bolesławicz: 14 September 1920 – 8 January 1998) was a Polish architect active in London. Alina Zofia Bolesławicz
Alina_Bolesławicz-Moffett
1987 film by Bob Rafelson
Hopper as Ben Dumers Nicol Williamson as William McCrory Terry O'Quinn as Bruce Lois Smith as Sara D. W. Moffett as Michael Leo Rossi as Ricci, Seattle
Black_Widow_(1987_film)
American astronaut and politician (born 1957)
Postgraduate School; received the Admiral William Adger Moffett Aeronautics Award, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; was a Distinguished Graduate from the U.S
Michael_Foreman_(astronaut)
Fletcher-class destroyer
Jersey on 4 April 1933. McCord, and 71 others, including Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, were killed. McCord was laid down on 17 March 1942 by the Bethlehem
USS_McCord
Dreadnought battleship class of the United States Navy
ISBN 0-87021-023-8. OCLC 23654474. Tillman, Benjamin Ryan and William Adger Moffett. Construction of Battleships: Remarks of Hon. Benjamin R. Tillman
Pennsylvania-class_battleship
University Press. ISBN 978-0-5215-5241-7. Trimble, William F. (1994). Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian
List of coastal defence ships of World War II
List_of_coastal_defence_ships_of_World_War_II
W. Moffett (1934 – June 21, 2016) was an American art curator, museum director and author. Moffett was born in East Orange, New Jersey and took a degree
Kenworth_Moffett
1914 U.S. invasion of the city of Veracruz during the Mexican Revolution
Prairie and off loaded a landing party. At 3 AM, Commander William A. Moffett's Chester offloaded 2 companies of marines and a company of seamen. These
Battle_of_Veracruz_(1914)
had not yet appeared. The following description was reported by William Henry Moffett, American Consul in Athens and was published in the American periodical
Agriculture_in_Greece
Civilian and every naval aviation warfare community. Selectees are chosen by a board appointed by the Director, Air Warfare Division, Office of the Chief
Naval_Aviation_Hall_of_Honor
Airport in Youngstown, Ohio
Shenandoah (ZR-1), which crashed in Ava, Ohio, in 1925. Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, then the head of the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics and champion of
Lansdowne_Airport
American playwright
the war relief. He joined the Navy in May 1917 as a reserve, before becoming aide to William A. Moffett, commander of Naval Station Great Lakes. His naval
Kenneth_Sawyer_Goodman
1993 American film by Joel Schumacher
Smith as William Foster's Mother Joey Hope Singer as Adele Foster Michael Paul Chan as Mr. Lee Raymond J. Barry as Captain Bill Yardley D. W. Moffett as Detective
Falling_Down
'Pitfall' Trapped in a Spiked Pit Forest Horror". First Showing. Retrieved May 1, 2026. Navarro, Meagan (April 16, 2026). "William H. Macy and Katie Cassidy
List of American films of 2026
List_of_American_films_of_2026
American actor (born 1973)
Canal, and is often remembered for the adolescent television role of Andy Moffett over four seasons from 1985 to 1988 on the sitcom The Facts of Life. He
Mackenzie_Astin
United States Navy admiral
1931 and served consecutively under the architect of naval aviation William A. Moffett and future Chief of Naval Operations Ernest J. King. In June 1933
Hugh_H._Goodwin
Group of US Navy battleship classes
Retrieved 2 December 2016 – via NavSource. Tillman, Benjamin Ryan and William Adger Moffett. Construction of Battleships: Remarks of Hon. Benjamin R. Tillman
Standard-type_battleship
United States Navy admiral (1893–1967)
the Bureau of Aeronautics under Rear Admiral William A. Moffett. In July 1926, DuBose assumed duty as a Navigator of light cruiser USS Richmond under
Laurance_T._DuBose
Jeffrey F. Hamburger, art historian James Hepokoski, music historian William Andrew Moffett Seymour Slive Robert Soucy Ronald G. Suny Laurence Thomas Amasa
List of Oberlin College and Conservatory people
List_of_Oberlin_College_and_Conservatory_people
Captain Lt = Lieutenant w = wounded mw = mortally wounded k = killed LTG Jubal A. Early MG John C. Breckinridge MG Robert E. Rodes Chief of Artillery: BG Armistead
Battle of Monocacy order of battle: Confederate
Battle_of_Monocacy_order_of_battle:_Confederate
raft aboard, 73 of 75 passengers and crew, including Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, are killed. The Akron's Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawks were not deployed
List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1925–1934)
List_of_accidents_and_incidents_involving_military_aircraft_(1925–1934)
American baseball player (1859–1935)
Joseph William Moffet (June 27, 1859 – February 24, 1935) was an American professional baseball player who played first base in the American Association
Joe_Moffet
Assistant Inspector General: Maj Giles B. Cooke Chief of artillery: BG William N. Pendleton LTG James Longstreet Staff: Corps medical director: Surgeon
Appomattox campaign order of battle: Confederate
Appomattox_campaign_order_of_battle:_Confederate
United States Navy admiral
Burton Ely - First aviator to successfully takeoff and land from a ship William A. Moffett - First commander of the U.S. Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics & father
Albert_Cushing_Read
Historic district in California, United States
District, also known as Shenandoah Plaza, is a historic district located on 62.48 acres (25.3 ha) at Moffett Field, California. Hangars One, Two, and Three
Shenandoah Plaza National Historic District
Shenandoah_Plaza_National_Historic_District
Patrol vessel of the United States Navy
members of Naval Training Station Great Lakes commandant Captain William A. Moffett—a Medal of Honor recipient, future rear admiral, and future Chief of
USS_Whirlwind_(SP-221)
Hampden-Sydney College Patrick D. Miller, Old Testament scholar William Andrew Moffett, historian and librarian John Wilson Moore, biophysicist Michael
List of Davidson College people
List_of_Davidson_College_people
American vice admiral
of Aeronautics in Washington, D.C., and served under Rear admiral William A. Moffett until June 1933, when he joined seaplane tender Langley under Captain
Frank_D._Wagner_(admiral)
American opera singer (1878–1964)
Frigates to Flat-tops. OCLC 1118231. (Powers Symington succeeded William A. Moffett in December 1920; see p. 53 at HathiTrust.) CD: Aus Münchens Operngeschichte
Maude_Fay
American baseball player and manager (born 1978)
his parents' four children. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, he attended De Smet High School, where his father Greg was a soccer and baseball coach for
Tony_Vitello
U.S. investment bank
M&A advisory, equity and debt capital markets, proprietary research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm was founded in 1995 by Jeffrey A. Leerink
Leerink_Partners
2025 film by James Cameron
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a 2025 American epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron from a screenplay he co-wrote with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver
Avatar:_Fire_and_Ash
Irish-born American military officer, planter and politician (1729–1783)
Mathews, George Moffett, and James Waddel. It is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. Preston collapsed during a late June 1783
William Preston (Virginia soldier)
William_Preston_(Virginia_soldier)
Canceled U.S. Navy maritime patrol aircraft
observation and fighter aircraft was a higher priority than completing the large patrol aircraft, and Captain William A. Moffett ordered work to end upon completion
Naval Aircraft Factory Giant Boat
Naval_Aircraft_Factory_Giant_Boat
British civil servant (1831–1904)
education at Queens College Galway, under Sir Thomas W. Moffett. In 1855, he was awarded a B.A. from Queens University Ireland. He won the university gold
William_Alfred_Browne
The United States-based Library Hall of Fame was a list created in 1951 that recognized leaders of the late 19th- and early 20th-century library movement
Library_Hall_of_Fame
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