Officer of the United States Navy who on November 20, 1933, together with Chester L. Fordney, set a world altitude record in the Century of Progress stratospheric balloon; he went on to serve in various capacities with the Navy in the continental United States and overseas, including during World War II (1895-1980). Group of five glossy photos of US Navy airships, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip, "T. G. W. Settle." In overall fine condition.
