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Circumnavigation Flight Around the World in a Comanche introduced by John VanBladeren.
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About this event
Celebrating the Centennial of the First Around the World Flight
April 6, 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the first successful aerial circumnavigation of the globe. On this day in 1924, four pairs of U.S. Army Air Service pilots and mechanics departed from Seattle, Washington in separate planes to begin their 27,550-mile journey around the world. The flight officially concluded on September 28 ,1924, when two of the four original planes returned to Seattle. The success of the flight is due, in large part, to the extensive and detailed planning that went into every facet of the project.
The "World Flight 100" adventure starts at Mount Hagen in the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea on 1st June 2024. World Flight 100 arrived back in Mount Hagen on 28th September 2024. Barry Payne and his good friend Bob Bates flew Piper Comanche ZK-BAZ westwards round the world...
John Van Bladeren, CAA Member, had the pleasure of meeting these adventurers and ZK-BAZ and will be introducing their film of the circumnavigation.
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Dinner cost $20 per person, pay at the door, or use your Dinner Punch Card
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Main Entree: Prime Rib Rollers GF Prime Rib filled with a mushroom and cheese filling topped with a light & creamy horseradish sauce
Sides: Baked Cheddar Au gratin Potatoes, Buttered Green Beans, Garden Tossed Green Salad with Cucumbers & Tomatoes (GF) with all the usual dressings
* Salmon or a Vegetarian entree to be requested during Event Sign Up
Vegetarian Entree: Grilled Beyond Sirloin Burger topped with Mushrooms & Cheese
Salmon: Served your way, with or without seasonings
Location
CAA Clubhouse
14323 Stenbock Way NE #9407
Aurora, OR 97002
USA
Category
Thursday Program
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