![]() ![]() It was invented, developed and is manufactured by the Klaus Company of Memmigen, Bavaria. When the ride is operating the central tower spins and raises the entire unit into the air. It carries 12 jet-like gondolas that are attached to a central tower by 20-foot metal booms. The Astro Jet is an advanced version of the Roto Jet, and the only ride of this type now operating in the United States. Youngsters who flew with the jet aces were: Glen Sherman, Jimmy Murray, Billy Krauch and Timothy Devlin of Los Angeles and Michael Loudon and Eric Burr of Orange County. Jester and Lieutenant JG Charles Steele from the 11th Naval District in San Diego Marine Pilots Captain Charles Hiatt and Major Richard Rainforth Air Force pilots Captain Morris Eliasof and Lieutenant Edward Williams. The Disneyland Band, under the direction of Vesey Walker,provided appropriate musical background.įollowing the dedication flight by the jet aces the assembled crowd was treated to an exhibition of precision flying given by the Disneyland Air Force, composed of volunteers recruited from various departments and leasee employees, under Group Captain John Miller.Ī special luncheon honoring the participants was held in the Red Wagon Inn following the special event.Īirmen who took part in the ceremony included Navy Pilots Lieutenant JG Jerry J. Soloing with the flyers were youngsters from the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, visitors to Disneyland that day.Īlso on hand and lending color to the ceremony were Disneyland's Space Man, K-7, and the futuristically clad Space Girl. with the arrival of the jet pilots in Tomorrowland at the wheels of Autopia Cars following a Parade down Disneyland's Main Street.ĭirector of Customer Relations Jack Sayers introduced the aces, many of them flight veterans with hundreds of hours of jet flying time to their credit. The day's activities got under way promptly at 11:15 a.m. Personnel from the El Toro Marine Air Station, the 11th Naval District Headquarters in San Diego and the Army Air Force Base at Long Beach qwere on hand to make the first "official" flight in the Astro Jet. From the April 1956 Disneyland News:Ĭeremony Marks Opening of First Major New Rideĭisneyland's first major new ride-the Astro Jet-was opened Monday, April 2 with a fanfare and ceremony that included participation by members of the three flying arms of the United States military services. The attraction stood between the Submarine Voyage and Flight to the Moon. Please see our FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions.BACKSTORY (April 2, 1956–Current): Manufactured by the Klaus Company Bavaria, the Astro Jets “flew” in a 50' circle reaching heights upwards of 36'.We ship worldwide! See our shipping section for international shipping rates and important information about customs/duties/taxes.Domestic shipping rates and transit times can be found in our shipping section.Orders are typically processed and shipped within 3 to 6 business days from our Orlando, FL studio.Printed with a white border for easy framing.Each print is handmade in the USA and printed on-demand in our studio.The archival properties of the professional materials used to produce our prints prevent yellowing of the paper and fading of the colors for at least 100 years! We use high quality archival inks and acid-free heavyweight museum grade paper in a smooth matte finish. ![]() This allows us to print in much larger sizes you will NOT find anywhere else! These posters represent the best of both worlds: quality and affordability and will make an attractive wall piece for your home or office. Our posters are high-quality digital reproductions of the original, displaying sharp vivid images with a high degree of color accuracy. Reconnect with your inner child and bring back those wonderful childhood memories with this nostalgic Vintage Disneyland Attraction poster. ![]()
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