Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

Harnessing the Sky: Fredrick “Trap” Trapnell, the U.S. Navy’s Aviation Pioneer, 1923-52

October 17, 2015 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Speaker: Dana Tibbitts, granddaughter of Fredrick Trapnell
The story on the legendary aviator who led the U.S. Navy from biplanes to jets through one of the most perilous and thrilling periods of aviation history. “Trap” has been called “the godfather of modern naval aviation” and “the premier test pilot of all time”—yet few know his story. Book signing to follow program.

Details

Date:
October 17, 2015
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Venue

Palm Springs Air Museum
745 North Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
760-778-6262
View Venue Website