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College Park Airport

airport in College Park, Maryland, United States

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8 October 1909Gregorian
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The airport was founded in 1909 when Wilbur Wright came here to give flight instruction to the first military aviators.
12 March 2019
College Park Airport (KCGS) was established in 1909 after Wilbur Wright came to the field to train two military officers to fly in the government's first aeroplane.
12 March 2019
College Park Airport (English)
29 August 2017
12 March 2019
12 March 2019
On October 8, 1909, Wilbur Wright began flying training for Lt. Lahm and 2nd Lt. Frederic E. Humphreys. Lt. Benjamin Foulois reported for training later in October. Wilbur made 55 flights at College Park, including his last record-setting flight, 46 miles per hour over a 500 meter course. His last flight on November 2 was the last time he ever flew in public and also one of his last flights as a pilot.
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8 October 1909Gregorian
2 November 1909Gregorian
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The airport was founded in 1909 when Wilbur Wright came here to give flight instruction to the first military aviators.
12 March 2019
College Park Airport (KCGS) was established in 1909 after Wilbur Wright came to the field to train two military officers to fly in the government's first aeroplane.
12 March 2019
College Park Airport (English)
29 August 2017
12 March 2019
12 March 2019
On October 8, 1909, Wilbur Wright began flying training for Lt. Lahm and 2nd Lt. Frederic E. Humphreys. Lt. Benjamin Foulois reported for training later in October. Wilbur made 55 flights at College Park, including his last record-setting flight, 46 miles per hour over a 500 meter course. His last flight on November 2 was the last time he ever flew in public and also one of his last flights as a pilot.
College Park Airport (English)
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38°58'50.09"N, 76°55'20.32"W
College Park Airport
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12 March 2019
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