Naval Academy Park Dedicated in Honor of the First Naval Aviator
October 08, 2019
October 08, 2019
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Naval Academy issued the following news release:
The Naval Academy held a dedication ceremony honoring the life and accomplishments of the Navy's first naval aviator Monday, Oct. 7, next to the USNA Observatory.
The static display of naval aircraft was named Ellyson Park in honor of Theodore "Spuds" Ellyson, Naval Academy Class of 1905. A number of Ellyson's grandchildren and great grandchildren were in attendance.
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The Naval Academy held a dedication ceremony honoring the life and accomplishments of the Navy's first naval aviator Monday, Oct. 7, next to the USNA Observatory.
The static display of naval aircraft was named Ellyson Park in honor of Theodore "Spuds" Ellyson, Naval Academy Class of 1905. A number of Ellyson's grandchildren and great grandchildren were in attendance.
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