| Date: August 29, 1937 |
Location: Koknese, Plaujas Svetku field |
Known Personnel: Janis Muiznieks, T.Gailitis,
J.Rudzitis, E.Zalitis, A.Vilks |
Aircraft Known to be Involved: In addition to the glider,
there was at least one (and probably more) Aizsargu 2-seater aircraft. |
Details:
- This aviation festival was arranged by the Koknese and Seces-Serenes-Daudzese branches of the Latvian Aero Club,
working with the local Aizsargi.
- An important element of the event was the christening of the S-S-D branche's new glider,
which they named "Staburags".
- It is estimated that approximately 4,500 spectators attended the event.
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