Editing Talbert Abrams (section)

==Early years==
Born in [[Tekonsha, Michigan]], Abrams learned to fly at the [[Curtiss Aviation School]] while working as a mechanic for [[Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company|Curtiss]].<ref name=MSU>{{cite web |url=http://www.pa.msu.edu/abrams/History/Ted_Abrams.html |title=Talbert "Ted" Abrams |publisher=Department of Physics and Astronomy, [[Michigan State University]] |accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref> He was issued [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale]] pilot's license number 282.<ref name=MSU/> The certificate was signed by [[Orville Wright]].<ref name="b-29s-over-korea.com">[http://b-29s-over-korea.com/ted_abrams//ted_abrams01.html "TALBERT "TED" ABRAMS, FATHER OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: A TRIBUTE TO LANSING'S FALLEN EAGLE]</ref>

He joined the [[US Marine Corps]] in 1917 and was assigned to the [[US Navy]] flying school at [[Pensacola]].<ref name=MSU/> Following [[World War I]], his squadron took photos of rebel activities on [[Haiti]], and Abrams became interested in the potential of aerial photography.<ref name=MSU/>