Victoria Boulevard Historic District in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Langley Field: Discovering Aerospace
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
1. Langley Field: Discovering Aerospace Marker
Inscription.
Langley Field: Discovering Aerospace. . The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), created in 1915 to revitalize American aviation, was a pivotal force behind opening Langley Field in 1917 nearby to the north. It was named for the late Smithsonian Secretary Samuel P. Langley. The NACA's first research facility, Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, opened in 1918. Over the years, it solved complex problems of atmospheric flight, yielding ongoing advances in aircraft design. After World War II, the laboratory also laid the foundation for space flight. When the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) emerged in 1958, Langley trained America's first astronauts.
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), created in 1915 to revitalize American aviation, was a pivotal force behind opening Langley Field in 1917 nearby to the north. It was named for the late Smithsonian Secretary Samuel P. Langley. The NACA's first research facility, Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, opened in 1918. Over the years, it solved complex problems of atmospheric flight, yielding ongoing advances in aircraft design. After World War II, the laboratory also laid the foundation for space flight. When the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) emerged in 1958, Langley trained America's first astronauts.
Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number WY-97.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 37° 1.466′ N, 76° 20.62′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in the Victoria Boulevard Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of South King Street and Settlers Landing Road (U.S. 60), on the left on South King Street. This marker is in Carousel Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton VA 23669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
2. Langley Field Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
