Ken de Russy is inviting people to his hang gliding museum in Washington, USA, this weekend (27 August), to meet two pioneers of the sport, John Dickenson and Barry Palmer. They will be speaking about their early hang gliding exploits.
Back in December 1961 Barry Palmer designed, built and flew what most hang glider pilots would regard as the first Rogallo wing hang glider.
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In 1963 John Dickenson created the iconic configuration that was purchased by Bill Moyes and Bill Bennett. After being trained to fly by Dickenson, the two Bills travelled the world resulting in the pandemic spread of the Dickenson Wing and creating the modern sport of hang gliding.
The event is free of charge, but donations to support Ken’s hang gliding history preservation work are gratefully accepted.
If you would like to and are able to go to the event, please let Ken know. He can be Skyped (ken.de.russy), or telephoned on 360 293 8621.
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