Landing site for a historical Soviet Flight
10/20/2021
Looking for a new location to explore, traveled over to the town of San Jacinto, California. San Jac...
Soviet Transpolar Landing Site
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556 S San Jacinto Ave # 5
San Jacinto, CA 92583
The Soviet Transpolar Landing Site in San Jacinto, CA is a historical landmark that commemorates the incredible achievement of three Soviet aviators who completed a transpolar flight from Moscow in 1937. The flight, which covered a distance of 6,305 miles in just 62 hours and 17 minutes, set a new world record at the time. The site features a marker that provides information about the flight and the aviators, as well as their subsequent roles as generals in World War II.
The Soviet Transpolar Landing Site is a significant piece of aviation history, showcasing the remarkable feat accomplished by the aviators and their ANT-25 military reconnaissance monoplane. The site is a testament to the bravery and skill of these aviators, and serves as a reminder of the important role they played in shaping the course of history. The marker was erected in 1991 and is now a California Registered Historical Landmark.
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