Air Force Acadamy Falcon - USAFA, CO
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condor1
N 38° 59.833 W 104° 50.535
13S E 513660 N 4316479
The United States Air Force Academy Falcon sits proudly and prominently in front of the US Air Force Academy Stadium. The Stadium is appropriatly named "Falcon Stadium"
Waymark Code: WM91D8
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2010
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The Falcon has been the official mascot of the United States Air Force Academy since almost the founding of the academy. This particular statue is the recognized mascot since it is mounted in front of Falcon Stadium.
A plaque in front of the Falcon says the following:
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The USAFA Falcon
This statue was commissioned by
Mr. Irwin Belk to honor United States
Air Force Academy graduates for their
selfless service to our nation. The Air
Force Academy proudly recognizes Mr.
Belk's service as a member of the
Army Air Forces during World War II:
Sergeant Irwin "Ike" Belk
8th Air Force
491st Bomb Group
World War II
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This bronze bird has an approximate wing span of 10 feet and sits about 12 feet above the walkway. It is mounted on a 6 inch bronze post which itself is mounted into a grouping of boulders. You can see every feather on its body and a predetors gleam in its eyes.
Wikipedia lists the Official Name of the USAFA as "The Falcon" and here is a
LINK to the listing.