| Date: July 16, 1939 |
Location: Liepaja (North aerodrome) |
Known Personnel: J.Balodis, A.Baumanis, T.Baumerts,
A.Biedrins, V.Dimza,
K.Mikelsons, J.Petersons,
L.Pillups, A.Steinbergs, Z.Valts, A.Vilks |
Aircraft Known to be Involved: 8 Aizsargu aircraft (Including at least one KOD-2),
4 Aero Club aircraft (including the Riga Central Glider School's new 2-seater #13), some Aviation Regiment aircraft |
Details:
- Arranged by the Liepaja chapter of the Aero Club, with the participation of the Aviation Regiment and
Aizsargu Aviacija.
- A.Vilks demonstrated the recently purchased two-seater glider.
- T.Baumerts, from Liepaja, completed a successful parachute jump from an altitidue of approximately 300 metres.
- The weather was clear and sunny, and approximately 15,000 spectators attended the event.
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