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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2APG_f-104_Palmdale-CA.html
F-104s were versatile work-horses in NASA's stable of research and support aircraft, accumulating more than 18,000 flights in a variety of missions.
Registered as N812NA, this aircraft is one of three F-104s built specially for NASA for use as …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27TF_william-j-pete-knight_Palmdale-CA.html
William J. "Pete" Knight
(November 18, 1929 - my 8, 2004) was a combat pilot, test pilot, Astronaut, and US politician. Knight holds the world's speed record for flight in a winged powered aircraft. Knight enlisted in the United States Air Forc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM264F_wright-j65-turbojet-engine_Palmdale-CA.html
First Run: 1 October 1948
Developed from British Sapphire, the Wright J-65 was an axial-flow turbojet engine produced by Curtiss-Wright under license from Armstrong Siddeley. Curtiss-Wright purchased a license for the Sapphire in 1950, with pla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM264E_mk-20-rockeye-cluster-bomb-unit_Palmdale-CA.html
SN: Unkown
Date Acquired: June 1, 2008
From: US Air Force
Displayed: July 30, 2008
This Units History
Was used on the F-117 program as a test load.
The MK-20 Rockeye is a free-fall, unguided Cluster Bomb Unit (CBU) designed to kill tan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM264D_a-4ar-cockpit-trainer_Palmdale-CA.html
SN: 01
Date Acquire: 2004
From: Lockheed
Displayed: 2010
The A-4 cockpit trainer was constructed by Lockheed to train pilots in the use of the newly installed controls found in the modified A-4AR Argentina aircraft.
A-4AR Fightinghawk
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM264C_f-101-voodoo-escort-fighter_Palmdale-CA.html
Left Panel
Manufacturer: McDonell Aircraft (later McDonnell-Douglas and The Boeing Company)
Production Period: 1957 to 1961
Number Produced: 885 total all sources
Production Series: F-101A, B & C, RF-101A, B,C,G; EF-101B, CF-101B, F
Roles: …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HIN_lamont-odett-vista-point_Palmdale-CA.html
Dedicated to Lamont "Monty" Odett
Monty Odett believed in and continuously worked for progress and development in the Antelope Valley.
The Antelope Valley Freeway will remain a lasting testimonial to his dedication.
"A concrete monument to th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11J4_the-san-andreas-fault_Palmdale-CA.html
One of the most outstanding geological feautures in California, extending for over 650 miles from Point Arena, North of San Francisco, to south of San Corconio Pass. Between twenty and thirty miles deep and more than a mile wide in some locations.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11GG_the-aerospace-valley_Palmdale-CA.html
With more than 150 "First Flight" records and numerous milestone in flight, the Antelope Valley has been home to Aerospace throughout the century. These numerous accomplishments include:
-Air Force Capt. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager's breaking of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZU1_palmdale-school-house_Palmdale-CA.html
Built in 1886Dedicated to the Citizens of Palmdale.October 16, 1986On April 10, 1888 the Palmdale School District was formed and this building served as its first school. The school, located near 27th East & Ave R-8, was attended by the children o…