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Century of Flight Monument Pylon (1972-1979)
Photographer: Kevin W.
Taken: July 21, 2008
Caption: Century of Flight Monument Pylon (1972-1979)
Additional Description:
1972
Grumman F-14A Tomcat “Swing Wing” carrier interceptor introduced

1973
May 14
U.S. Space Station Skylab launched into orbit

1975
American and Soviet spacecraft dock in orbit during Apollo-Soyuz test project

1976
First flight of F-16A Falcon ushers in era of lightweight fighters

1976
E-3A airborne warning and control electronic surveillance system inaugurated

1976
Viking landers touch down on Mars

1979
June 12
Cyclist Bryan Allen pilots human powered Gossamer Albatross across English Channel

Coast Guard Historical Footnote
CDR. Elmer F. Stone, USCG
1887-1936
Coast Guard Aviator #1
Pilot of the Navy NC-4 seaplane that made the first successful trans-Atlantic flight in May 1919
Submitted: August 10, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p31234
File Size: 2.196 Megabytes

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