Early Aviation Pioneers - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 40.602 W 117° 14.602
11S E 477183 N 3615472
Located near the entrance to the Cabrillo National Monument.
Waymark Code: WMQ8M1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2016
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Two plaques are set in stone next to each other.
The first reads:
"In commemoration of the early aviation pioneers that flew American designed and manufactured sailplanes in San Diego. These aviators are remembered by those who flew after them and the citizens of San Diego.
John C. Barstow • William Beuby • William Hawley Bowlus • Lowell E. Bullen • Alan R. Essery • Albert E. Hastings • Forrest H. Hieatt • I.N. Lawson • Anne Lindbergh • Charles A. Lindbergh • Earle R. Mitchell • Adolph R. "Bud" Perl • Allison J. Moore • William Van Dusen"
The second reads:
"This landmark is dedicated to the pioneering spirits of the pilots William Hawley Bowlus and John C. Barstow who made milestone flights in glider history at this site William Hawley Bowlus First American Soaring Flight to exceed one hour duration 1 hour 21 minutes October 19, 1929 John C. Barstow Duration flight of 15 hours 13 minutes exceeding the world record April 29-30, 1930"
Group that erected the marker: San Diego Sailplane Enthusiasts, the Environmental Trust, National Soaring Museum Harris Hill, Elmira, NY an affiliate of the Soaring Society of America.
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA USA
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