California, San Diego County, San Diego
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[Marker #1]
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
[Marker #2]
Point Loma 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
(Air & Space • Notable Persons) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
[Marker #1]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
[Marker #2]
Point Loma 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
(Air & Space • Notable Persons) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
