Streett, St. Clair (Captain)

Occupation: U.S. Army Air Service officer; aviator

Notable role: Squadron Leader, 1924 U.S. Army Round-the-World Flight

Association: Honorary Member, Pioneers of Alaska

Biography

Captain St. Clair Streett was a United States Army Air Service officer and aviator who participated in the historic 1924 U.S. Army Round-the-World Flight, the first successful aerial circumnavigation of the globe.

Streett served as the Squadron Leader for the expedition and piloted Plane No. 1. His aircraft crew included Sergeant Edmund Henriques, who served as his mechanic during the flight.

The round-the-world expedition was a landmark achievement in early aviation history and demonstrated the growing capabilities of long-distance military aviation during the 1920s.

In recognition of his accomplishments and his connection with Alaska during the expedition, Captain Streett was made an honorary member of the Pioneers of Alaska.

Sources

• Pioneers of Alaska records
• Historical accounts of the 1924 U.S. Army Round-the-World Flight