Old Orchard Beach in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

"Runway to Glory"

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2011

1. "Runway to Glory" Marker

Inscription.
In recognition of these early transatlantic flights from Old Orchard Beach, Maine
and
Harry M. Jones
Pioneer Aviator
whose airport on this beach made these flights possible

August 26, 1927
"Detroiter"
Edward Schlee & William Brock
'Stinson'
London, England
via Harbour Grace, Nfld.
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September 6, 1927
"Old Glory
Lloyd Bertnod, James Hill
Phillip Payne
'Lost at Sea'
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October 23, 1927
"Dawn"
Mrs. Frances Grayson
Wilmer Stultz
Bryce Goldsborough
'Returned'
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September 19, 1928
"Roma"
Cesare Sabelli
L.M. Piscucci
Roger Q. Williams
'Returned'
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June 13, 1929
"Green Flash"
Roger Q. Williams
Lewis Yancey
"Bellanca"
'Crashed on Take Off'
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June 13, 1929
"Yellowbird"
Jean Assolant, Rene Lefevre
Armand Lotti, Jr.
Stowaway
Arthur Schrieber
Landed in
Santander, Spain
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July 8, 1929
"Pathfinder"
Roger Q. Williams &
Lewis Yancey
Arrived
Santander,

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Spain
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May 28, 1939
"Baby Clipper"
Thomas H. Smith
'Lost at Sea off Nfld.'

[Dedicated] August 29, 1971

Erected 1971 by Old Orchard Beach Historical Society and Maine Aviation Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1949.

Location. 43° 30.91′ N, 70° 22.581′ W. Marker is in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, in York County. It is on 1st Street near Staples Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is adjacent to the gazebo in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Old Orchard Beach ME 04064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Southern Maine Coast.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Spirit of St. Louis" (a few steps from this marker); Old Orchard World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "Father Bob" (within shouting distance of this marker); Josephine Goss Home / Harmon Museum / Maison Josephine Goss / Musée Harmon

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2011

2. "Runway to Glory" Marker

Looking NE toward intersection of 1st and Staples Streets

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Staples Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Salvation Army Camp Meeting Grounds (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Orchard Beach.

More about this marker. Center panel of marker is missing.

Also see . . .
1. Old Orchard Beach Airfield. 50Megs website entry (Submitted on December 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Maine Air Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on December 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.