Point Loma

Point Loma (HMYY4)

Location: San Diego, CA 92106 San Diego County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 40.602', W 117° 14.602'

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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 siteWilliam Hawley BowlusFirst American Soaring Flightto exceed one hour duration1 hour 21 minutes October 19, 1929John C. BarstowDuration flight of 15 hours 13 minutesexceeding the world recordApril 29-30, 1930
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HM NumberHMYY4
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Year Placed1996
Placed BySan Diego Sailplane Enthusiasts, the Environmental Trust, National Soaring Musuem Harris Hill, Elmira, NY an affiliate of the Soaring Society of America
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Date Added Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 at 10:30am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)11S E 477183 N 3615472
Decimal Degrees32.67670000, -117.24336667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 40.602', W 117° 14.602'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 40' 36.12" N, 117° 14' 36.12" W
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Area Code(s)619
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2470 California 209, San Diego CA 92106, US
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