Aviation: From Sand Dunes to Sonic Booms
About this resource
- Appropriate grades
- 6–12
- Subjects
- science (technology & innovation), social studies (United States history)
- Provider
- National Park System
- Special requirements
- Flash 5.0, Quicktime, Windows Media Player, or RealPlayer may be used for the portions of the site.
Legal
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Aviation: From Sand Dunes to Sonic Booms was created through a partnership between the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and Regional Offices, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, United States Air Force, U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission and NCSHPO. This website is a directory of significant aviation attractions in the United States. Each highlighted site features a brief description of the place's historic significance, color photographs, and public accessibility information.
At the bottom of each page the visitor will find a navigation bar containing links to six essays that explain more about the Idea of Flight, the Wright Brothers, Aviation Pioneers, Modern Aviation, Air Power and Space. These essays provide historic background for the places included in the itinerary.
In the Learn More section, you will find links to regional and local web sites that provide visitors with further information regarding cultural events, special activities, and lodging and dining possibilities. Itineraries can be viewed online, or printed out if you plan to visit any of these places in person.
