Col. Joe Kittinger Park (Orlando, Florida)

USA / Florida / Conway / Orlando, Florida
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Orlando resident, war hero and all around incredible guy. Part of project Excelsior, high altitude parachute testing. Holds record of jumping from 102,000 feet. During this event, his free falling broke the sound barrier.

Eventually went to Vietnam, shot down and spent 11 months in the Hanoi Hilton. Credited with one MiG kill.

Park commemorates his achievements and serves as a Vietnam War Memorial.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kittinger#Kittinger_Park
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Coordinates:   28°32'22"N   81°20'32"W

Comments

  • I used to come here often to watch the traffic at Orlando Executive Airport. Last time I drove by (early 2007) there was major road construction in the area, so I don't know the current status of the park.
  • i do,there is construction there the last time i drove by.
  • As of December, 2009, it is still closed.
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