Chkalov’s Landing – Pearson Airfield Mural - Vancouver, Washington
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BruceS
N 45° 37.716 W 122° 40.272
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Mural commemorating the first transpolar flight.
Waymark Code: WMJB4V
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2013
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The mural depicts a representation of Valery Chkalov, the Soviet pilot who flew an ANT-25 plane from Moscow and landing at Pearson Airfield on June 20, 1937 after a 63 hour flight along with his plane and the airfield hangers.
City: Vancouver
Location Name: Side of building
Artist: Guy Drennan and Linda Stanton
Date: Aug-Oct 2007
Media: Paint on brick
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