Point Loma in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Point Loma
National Landmark of Soaring
Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 10, 2010
1. Point Loma Marker
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
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 site.
William Hawley Bowlus, first American soaring flight to exceed one hour duration, 1 hour 21 minutes, October 19, 1929.
John C. Barstow, duration flight of 15 hours 13 minutes, exceeding the world record, April 29-30, 1930.
Erected 1996 by San Diego Sailplane Enthusiasts, the Environmental Trust, and the National Soaring Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1972.
Location. 32° 40.602′ N, 117° 14.602′ W. Marker is in San Diego,
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: They also serve who only stand and wait (approx. Ό mile away); Landing of Cabrνllo (approx. Ό mile away); Harbor and City (approx. Ό mile away); Harbor Lights (approx. Ό mile away); Ears to the Sea, Eyes on the Weather (approx. Ό mile away); Stephen Tyng Mather (approx. Ό mile away); Beyond Their Known World (approx. 0.3 miles away); Why Portuguese and Spanish Plaques? (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Other markers no longer nearby. Army Radio Station (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Army Radio Station (was approx. Ό mile away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Cabrillos Ships (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 10, 2010
2. Point Loma Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 10, 2010
3. Point Loma Markers
courtesy National Soaring Museum, 1996
4. Marker Unveiling
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,001 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on September 18, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on September 18, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
