100th Anniversary Ceremony
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Record 5146/5355
Copyright Marblehead Historical Commission
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Collection Abbot Hall Collection
Date August 4, 2012
Abstract A copy of a four page speech delivered on August 1st. 2012 by Harry Nahatis (GM Advanced Turboshaft/Turboprop products) of the GE Aviation on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary Ceremony of the birthplace of Marine Corps Aviation. The event was held at Hammond Park. He noted some historical facts about First Lt. Alfred Cunningham in a sea plane constructed here in Marblehead by a company founded by William Starling Burgess. The GE is proud of its long association with Marine Corps Aviation.
He presented a plaque and picture on behalf of the employees at GE and thanked the Marine Corp Aviation Assoc. and the Town of Marblehead for being its birthplace.
Home Location JL Box 18X13 Bravo Shelf #1
Object ID 2012-061-00272
Object Name Speech
People Nahatis, Harry
Dolan, Jennifer
Cunningham, Alfred A., Lt.
Burgess, W. Sterling
Hewson, Col. (PMA-276, H-1 PM)
Search Terms Marine Corp. Aviation
Title 100th Anniversary Ceremony
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Last modified on: February 22, 2013