Birthplace of Naval Aviation
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member turnersrugs
N 36° 58.026 W 076° 17.537
18S E 384965 N 4092002
Erected by the City of Norfolk.
Waymark Code: WMGERZ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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On Nov. 14, 1910, man proved that planes could fly from ships when a Curtiss Bi-Plan piloted by E. B. Ely took off from the deck of the cruiser U.S.S. Birhingham, at anchor off Old Point Comfort, flew two miles to Willoughby Spit and landed on the beach near here.
Marker Title: Birthplace of Naval Aviation

Marker Location: Norfolk Va

County or Independent City: Norfolk county

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