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Floyd Bennett Field: New York City's First Municipal Airport

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Uploaded by on Jul 10, 2009

A US Parks ranger gives a history-rich tour of New York's first municpal airport which opened in 1931 and was named after the pilot who purportedly flew Admiral Byrd to the North Pole in 1926.

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  • Thanks very much for posting this. All those years I've lived in Brooklyn (I've even drilled with the Naval Reserve at the "White Elephant" building) and I was never able to get into the tower or even join a tour of the place. This field is so rich in history. Too bad the runways were being destroyed. I remember years ago when WWII planes used to land every Memorial Day. Again.. thanx! :)

  • You're quite welcome. Yes, the tower felt sanctified from its historic heritage, despite its decrepit condition. I understand from the New York Times article this summer that it is undergoing rehab. Glad you liked it!

    Now if we could just bring back Dubrow's!

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  • I literaly live about 5 minutes from the airport- It's amazing how overlooked such an important piece of history is becoming

  • Great video thanks for posting

  • This place is great. I learned to drive here,.

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