1898

The Aero Club of France was formed.

Jun, 28 United States Signal Corps,
Lt. Col. Joseph E. Maxfield, Signal Corps, landed the Army's sole baloon at Santiago Cuba during the US war with Spain. Three ascensions were later made, but the baloon drew enemy fire, was damaged and had to be retired

1898
		The Aero Club of France was formed.
Jun, 28	United States Signal Corps,	Lt. Col. Joseph E. Maxfield, Signal Corps, landed the Army's sole baloon at Santiago Cuba during the US war with Spain. Three ascensions were later made, but the baloon drew enemy fire, was damaged and had to be retired