Portal of the Folded Wing
Burbank, United States
<br> Dedicated To The Honored Dead Of American Aviation On The 50th Anniversary Of Powered Flight, Dec. 17, 1953, By Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker USAF (Ret.)<br> <center>- - - - - - - - - - - -</center> Beneath The Memorial tablets in this sacred portal rest the cremated remains of famous flyers who contributed so much to the history and development of aviation. The bronze plaques upon the marble walls memorialize beloved Americans who devoted their lives to the advancement of the air age. Administered under the auspices of the Brookins-Lahm-Wright Aeronautical Foundation, this shrine stands as a lasting tribute.<br><br> <center>Built by<br> MacDonald and Giorgi<br> <b>1924</b><br> National Register of Historic Places</center>