Willoughby Spit in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Naval Aviation
Photographed By Kevin W., July 21, 2010
1. Birthplace of Naval Aviation Marker
On Nov. 14, 1910, man proved that planes could fly from ships when a Curtiss Bi-Plan piloted by E. B. Ely took off from the deck of the cruiser U.S.S. Birhingham, at anchor off Old Point Comfort, flew two miles to Willoughby Spit and landed on the beach near here.Erected by the City of Norfolk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1893.
Location. 36° 58.026′ N, 76° 17.537′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Willoughby Spit. Marker is at the intersection of West Ocean View Avenue (Virginia Route 168) and Rallston Street, in the median on West Ocean View Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norfolk VA 23503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle, Monitor and Merrimack (approx. 0.2 miles away); We remember turret two ... (approx. 1.4 miles away); Virginia and Monitor (approx. 1.4 miles away); Naval Air Station Norfolk (approx. 1.4 miles away); Fort Wool
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Photographed By Kevin W., July 21, 2010
2. Birthplace of Naval Aviation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 830 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
