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COPY 
MVY DEPARTMEiro 
The Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics 
Washington, D. C. 
5 February 1952 
Dear Dr. Wetmore: 
A copy of your letter to Mr. Loening 
of 30 Januajry 1952, containing information on 
the status of National Air Museum projects as 
requested in his letter of 17 January 1952? 
has been received. 
I wish to assure you of my concurrence 
in your reply to Mr. Loening afid of my regard 
for your deep interest in furthering this 
worthy museum effort. 
Sincerely yours, 
THOS. S. COMBS 
Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy 
Dr. A. Wetrnore, Secretary 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington 25, D. C. 
