From Huffman Prairie to the Moon: The History of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

This Italian Air Force SVA (Societa Verduzio Ansaldo) with U.S. Army Air Service markings was tested at Wilbur Wright Field in 1918 by McCook Field aeronautical engineers.  This model was the Italian Army's outstanding fighter of World War I.  (U.S. Air Force Museum)

Walker, Lois E. and Wickam, Shelby E.,  From Huffman Prairie to the Moon The History of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Published by the Air Force Logistics Command through the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.  496 p. 1986.