Exhibits . . .

"Cortez Aviation … Past and Present”
Cortez Airport Terminal - A permanent exhibit that presents the unique story of Cortez rich Aviation History from the early Aviation Pioneers, Polly and Rollin Usher … the U-2, “Spy Plane” landing at Cortez … to the amazing record breaking Around the World flight of the “City of Cortez!” Also included in the Exhibit are the present activities of Cortez Senior Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), and Cortez Chapter 1451 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Opened May 15, 2009.

"Aviation Heritage of Cortez and Across America”
Cortez Cultural Center - A temporary exhibit that presents an informative retrospective of Aviation Heritage of Cortez and Across America.  This exhibit will take you to the first flight of the Wright Brothers . . .  and introduce Charles A. “Lucky” Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and the Aviation Pioneers of Cortez.  The exhibit also includes, from the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, photos and portions of the exterior “skin” of famous Heritage aircraft including Amelia Earhart’s record setting “Lockheed Vega,” Cortez Cultural Center, Opens July 30, 2009 1:00 PM.


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