| Date: July 25, 1937 |
Location: Jekabpils |
Known Personnel: O.Lapins |
Aircraft Known to be Involved: glider "Selija" |
Details:
- The event was organized by the local branch of the Latvian Aero Club and the Jekabpils Aizsargi
and was held by the shores of the Pelite river (at the "Pelites laukums").
- This aviation festival was centered around one event - the christening of the local aeroclub's
new glider "Selija". The designated "Godparents" were Z.Linis, the director of the local college, and H.Erglis, the leader
of the Aizsargu women's auxiliary.
- An estimated 600 people attended.
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