Site of the Flight of the Gossamer Condor

California State Historic Landmark 923


Plaque Photo:


10/07/96
#923 Site of Gossamer Condor Flight
This plaque at Shafter Airport commemorates the world's first man-powered flight to complete the Kremer Circuit, August 23, 1977. The Circuit, a figure eight around two pylons one-half mile apart, was completed in six minutes, twenty-two seconds. The plane was designed by Dr. Paul MacCready, Jr. and flown by Bryan Allen. A cash prize of 50,000 pounds was awarded by the Royal Aeronautical Society, London, England.

Site Photo:


10/11/01

Location:

Entrance to Shafter Airport, Lerdo Hwy, 5 mi E Shafter.

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