Felker Army Airfield

Felker Army Airfield (HM1QEH)

Location: Newport News, VA 23604
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 8.454', W 76° 36.262'

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The world's first military heliport, Felker Army Airfield was dedicated on 7 December 1954 at ceremonies attended by aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky and MGs Rush B. Lincoln and Paul F. Yount. The basic plan of the unique circular landing pad for helicopters was originated by LTG (then Col) Wm. B. Bunker in 1949. Anticipating the role of the TC in Army Aviation, the $1,000,000 facility is a memorial to Warrant Officer Alfred C. Felker, Army Aviator.
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HM NumberHM1QEH
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Year Placed1970
Placed ByDavid E. Condon Chapter, AAAA; Fort Eustis Historical & Architectural Association; and the Corporation of Newport News, Virginia
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, January 7th, 2016 at 9:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 357508 N 4111707
Decimal Degrees37.14090000, -76.60436667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 8.454', W 76° 36.262'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 8' 27.24" N, 76° 36' 15.72" W
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Area Code(s)757
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Condon Rd, Newport News VA 23604, US
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