Chkalov Transpolar Flight Monument

The Chkalov Transpolar Flight Monument, or simply Chkalov Monument,[1] is a monument installed outside the Pearson Air Museum, in the Vancouver, Washington portion of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.[2][3] The memorial commemorates the first transpolar flight, completed in 1937,[4] and was dedicated in 1975.[5]

Chkalov Transpolar Flight Monument
The monument in 2020
45°37′27.1″N 122°39′25.6″W
LocationPearson Air Museum, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver, Washington, U.S.

References
  1. "Everybody Has a Story: Toasting Chkalov Monument helped warm up the Cold War". The Columbian. Archived from the original on 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  2. "Chkalov's 1937 flight celebrated at Pearson Air Museum". The Columbian. Archived from the original on 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  3. "From Moscow To Pearson: Event marks Chkalov flight anniversary". The Columbian. Archived from the original on 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  4. "Chkalov Transpolar Flight Monument". National Park Service. Archived from the original on October 21, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  5. Guerra, Kristine (2011-12-09). "Vancouver will honor 75th anniversary of flight". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2021-02-12.


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