The Aerospace Valley - Palmdale, CA
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Free2bme29
N 34° 32.441 W 118° 07.356
11S E 396989 N 3822680
A marker showing some of the aeronautical history in the Antelope Valley.
Waymark Code: WM691N
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2009
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The marker lists several of the "firsts" in flight that happened in this valley. The Antelope Valley has been home to Lockheed, Nothrop Douglas, and Rockwell International. Many plane, jets,and rockets have been manufactured and tested in the area.
The marker is dedicated to all of those who helped in making these advances.
Group that erected the marker: ECV, Edwards AFB Flight Test Museum, Antelope Valley Aerospace Community
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:
Highway 14, northbound
Palmdale, CA USA
93550
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