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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 …
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/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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYJB_blackbird-air-park_Palmdale-CA.html
[Panel #1]Blackbird Wind Tunnel Model(One-Twelfth Scale)Aircraft models such as this are used in high-speed wind tunnels to test aerodynamic shapes, stresses, and temperatures. This particular model was used for testing all three versions of the B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW5I_james-j-stegman-1920-2009-a-4c-skyhawk_Palmdale-CA.html
James J. Stegman1920 - 2009Born Aug 23, 1920, in Offerle, Kansas. He was the 6th son of 18 children. In 1940, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps as a Private. As he worked up in rank to Sergeant, he also was sent to pilot school. He received his wing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW5C_stanley-p-butchart-1928-2008-c-140-jetstar_Palmdale-CA.html
Stanley P Butchart1928 - 2008After receiving primary and secondary civilian pilot training. Butchart enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July 1942. Upon his completion of flight training at Corpus Christi, Tex., he joined torpedo-bomber Air Group VT-51 a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW5B_b-2-spirit_Palmdale-CA.html
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman CorporationProduction Period: 1993 to 1997Number Produced: 21Production Series: Production Blocks 10, 20, and 30 Roles: Originally designed as a land-based all-weather intercontinental heavy-bomber for the US Air …
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