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My Gal My Plane I Sheet Music Signed by Composer Bob Crawford Air Force Song The Official Song of Miami All American Air Maneuvers held in January 1947 . Published by The Blue Yonder . My Gal My Plane I Sheet Music Signed by Composer Bob Crawford , who wrote The Air Force Song . Robert MacArthur Crawford Robert MacArthur Crawford Born Robert MacArthur Crawford July 27, 1899 Dawson City, Yukon Died March 12, 1961 (aged 61) New York, New York Occupation Composer Robert MacArthur Crawford (July 27, 1899 ? March 12, 1961) is known for writing The U.S. Air Force song. He was born in Dawson City, Yukon, and spent his childhood in Fairbanks, Alaska. He graduated high school in 1915 at Chehalis High School in Chehalis, Washington. During World War I he attempted to become a pilot in the United States Army Air Service but was dismissed when he was discovered to be underage. He attended the Case Scientific Institute in Cleveland, known today as Case Western Reserve University, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Crawford then enrolled in Princeton University, and graduated in 1925. He later studied and taught at the Juilliard School of Music. Crawford learned how to fly an airplane in 1923.[1] He flew himself around the United States in a small plane to concerts, where he was introduced as "The Flying Baritone."[1] Liberty magazine sponsored a contest in 1938 for a musical composition that would become the official song of the U.S. Army Air Corps Out of 757 submissions, Crawford's was chosen as the winner. The song was officially introduced at the Cleveland Air Races on Sept. 2, 1939, where Crawford sang its first public rendition. During World War II, Crawford flew for the Air Transport Command of the U.S. Army Air Forces. In 1947, Crawford joined the University of Miami's music faculty. He remained there for ten years, until he left to focus on composing. in fine condition, had been folded Our Policies: For Multiple Purchases A single payment for all items would be appreciated. We Ship World Wide Due to the Impact of USPS Policy Changes, Delivery time of some International Packages may be 8 to 18 weeks or more International Buyers ? Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. STATE Sales Tax Based on Applicable Tax Laws, will calculate and, collect Sales Tax for items shipped to customers in States requiring Sales Tax collection. You may be interested in our other listings. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution