NYCkayaker Paddling to Floyd Bennett Field Saturday?

[TomBrooklyn]

Hi,
Is anyone paddling to Floyd Bennett Field tomorrow?  I think they have a boat launching ramp
there.   I Googled Floyd Bennett Field recently.  I was surprised at how many historic flights
started or terminated there--piloted by the likes of John Glenn, Emelia Erhart, Howard Hughes and
others. 

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Gateway National Recreation Area
Historic Aircraft to Lead Floyd Bennett Field
75th Anniversary Celebration

The National Park Service will cap this year’s celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Floyd
Bennett Field on Saturday October 21 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. with an aircraft fly-in featuring
antique planes from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.

Included in the armada will be bi-planes from the Bayport Airdrome on Long Island, a Grumman
Tracker from the Dixie wing of the Consolidated Air Force, and the Spirit of Freedom Douglas C-54
from the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation, the last airworthy C-54 in the United States. A
fly- over by the New York State Air National Guard is also scheduled. 

In addition to the historic aircraft there will also be antique autos on display from the Brooklyn
Antique Auto Club, military displays, and demonstrations from several branches of the armed
forces. 

Entertainment will feature a Big Band concert by Arnie Mig’s Serenaders in Blue. 

Ranger-led tours will include an exploration of the former control tower and a tour of the
permanent collection of historic aircraft that are currently being restored by park volunteers. In
addition to touring these aircraft, visitors will have the opportunity to talk to the talented
people who perform the restoration work and see their techniques first hand. 

All events are free and open to the public. 

For additional information, call 718-338-3799.