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April 14, 1937
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Glenn L. Martin, aviation pioneer, plans to reenact his 1912 record 33-mile overwater flight from Newport Harbor, CA, to Catalina Island using a Clipper ship for the 25th anniversary, with his mother accompanying him.
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Pioneer Flier to Reenact Record Hop Made in 1912
BALTIMORE, April 14.—(U.P.)—
Glenn L. Martin, pioneer flier and designer and manufacturer of giant Clipper airships, today planned to re-enact the first overwater flight made in this country 25 years ago.
Martin set a record in 1912—when he was 26—by flying the 33 miles from Newport Harbor, Cal., to Avalon, Catalina island. Two years earlier, Rene Bleriot, a Frenchman, had crossed the English channel in a flight 10 miles shorter than Martin's.
Martin will use one of his giant Clipper ships for the flight marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of his first attempt. His mother, Mrs. Minta De Long Martin, will accompany him as she did on many of his earlier trips.
BALTIMORE, April 14.—(U.P.)—
Glenn L. Martin, pioneer flier and designer and manufacturer of giant Clipper airships, today planned to re-enact the first overwater flight made in this country 25 years ago.
Martin set a record in 1912—when he was 26—by flying the 33 miles from Newport Harbor, Cal., to Avalon, Catalina island. Two years earlier, Rene Bleriot, a Frenchman, had crossed the English channel in a flight 10 miles shorter than Martin's.
Martin will use one of his giant Clipper ships for the flight marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of his first attempt. His mother, Mrs. Minta De Long Martin, will accompany him as she did on many of his earlier trips.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Adventure
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Pioneer Flier
Overwater Flight
Catalina Island
Clipper Ship
Anniversary Reenactment
What entities or persons were involved?
Glenn L. Martin
Mrs. Minta De Long Martin
Rene Bleriot
Where did it happen?
Newport Harbor, Cal., To Avalon, Catalina Island
Story Details
Key Persons
Glenn L. Martin
Mrs. Minta De Long Martin
Rene Bleriot
Location
Newport Harbor, Cal., To Avalon, Catalina Island
Event Date
1912; Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Story Details
Glenn L. Martin plans to reenact his 1912 record overwater flight from Newport Harbor to Catalina Island using a Clipper ship, accompanied by his mother as in earlier trips.