LAST -- Convair Sea Dart Open-Sea Test Flight - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 43.604 W 117° 09.226
11S E 485591 N 3621003
One of many historical markers at Balboa Park in San Diego, California.
Waymark Code: WM18HM8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2023
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The plaque says, "A total of five Sea Darts were built in San Diego, California by Covair for the U.S. Navy, but only three were ever flown. The first successful flight took place on San Diego Bay April 9, 1953. The final open-sea test occurred January 16, 1956. Shortly thereafter, the Sea Dart test program was discontinued. Nevertheless, the program proved the feasibility of supersonic water-based aircraft."
This exhibit is dedicated to the outstanding men and women of the aerospace industry whose ability and vision enabled this great nation to reach for the moon and beyond."
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