Montgomery Memorial, San Diego

Name: Montgomery Memorial
Address: San Diego, United States

#236 among attractions in San Diego

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The Montgomery Memorial is a monument dedicated on May 21, 1950, to the pioneering aviation achievement of John J. Montgomery and his early glider flights in the 1880s at Otay, California. It is situated adjacent to the Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center. The monument features a 93-foot high stainless steel static test wing panel for the Consolidated B-32 Dominator mounted upright that is visible for miles. Because of this feature it is also sometimes referred to locally as Silver Wing. ()

Coordinates: 32°34'43"N, 117°4'8"W

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Southern San Diego (Otay Mesa West)San Diego United States

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Montgomery Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Las Americas Premium Outlets, Chula Vista Center, San Ysidro Port of Entry, Aquatica.

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