San Diego s North Island is one of the most significant venues of aviation in the world. Starting in 1911, it was the home to one of the nation s first aviation schools, founded by Glenn Curtiss, who pioneered seaplane flight. He trained the nucleus of America s future air forces there, including Lt. Theodore Ellyson, the first naval aviator. When
San Diego s North Island is one of the most significant venues of aviation in the world. Starting in 1911, it was the home to one of the nation s first aviation schools, founded by Glenn Curtiss, who pioneered seaplane flight. He trained the nucleus of America s future air forces there, including Lt. Theodore Ellyson, the first naval aviator. When