Wyoming Trivia (Renamed) (Sheridan, Green River, Powell: movies, safety, photographs)

[wyoquilter]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

Martha Canary claimed she got her famous nickname—Calamity Jane—near what would become Sheridan (pop. 15,804). Canary, a scout for the U.S. Army, had accompanied a captain on a mission to stop an American Indian uprising in 1872. When the captain was shot, Canary returned him to the fort. She said the appreciative captain gave her the name “Calamity Jane, the heroine of the plains.”

You are correct!

Even though her account of how she got her name cannot be confirmed, that was her story and she stuck to it. There have been many other stories as to how she got her name and none of those can be confirmed either so who really knows how she actually got it.

It's your turn now.

[ElkHunter]

When did the first airplane arrive in Wyoming? What town? Did it land safely?

[Froggie Legs]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

When did the first airplane arrive in Wyoming? What town? Did it land safely?

well one site (http://www.wyomingpilots.org/Hangar1/Default.aspx?tabid=74 - broken link) I found said this:
"The Proud History that Launched a Great Future It was back in 1911 that Cheyenne had its first glimpse into the world of aviation. While the air demonstration at the fairgrounds that year was less than impressive, it marked the beginning of what would become a rich aviation history. Throughout the years, the Cheyenne Airport would not only impact the city's economy, but its cultural history, as well."

but the other website that was titled "wyomingfirstflight.com" wouldn't load. ..so I'm guessing that it didn't land perfectly well.. ?

This site, however, has some different dates...
for air mail and such.. Timeline of Wyoming History (http://wygenweb.org/timeline.htm - broken link)
1920
Transcontinental air mail planes are launched
Night air mail flying is inaugurated across Wyoming.
1925
New Douglas airplane makes first flight across the State.
1937
A United Airlines passenger plane crashes in Wasatch Mountains with 19 aboard.


So I guess I'll have to wait and see if I was correct at all..

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by Froggie Legs

well one site (http://www.wyomingpilots.org/Hangar1/Default.aspx?tabid=74 - broken link) I found said this:
"The Proud History that Launched a Great Future It was back in 1911 that Cheyenne had its first glimpse into the world of aviation. While the air demonstration at the fairgrounds that year was less than impressive, it marked the beginning of what would become a rich aviation history. Throughout the years, the Cheyenne Airport would not only impact the city's economy, but its cultural history, as well."

but the other website that was titled "wyomingfirstflight.com" wouldn't load. ..so I'm guessing that it didn't land perfectly well.. ?

This site, however, has some different dates...
for air mail and such.. Timeline of Wyoming History (http://wygenweb.org/timeline.htm - broken link)
1920
Transcontinental air mail planes are launched
Night air mail flying is inaugurated across Wyoming.
1925
New Douglas airplane makes first flight across the State.
1937
A United Airlines passenger plane crashes in Wasatch Mountains with 19 aboard.


So I guess I'll have to wait and see if I was correct at all..

I'll give it to you just for effort.

Actually, the first airplane to arrive in Wyoming was brought by box car to Gillette in 1911. Then was put together and flown safely away from Gillette. It was owned by George Thompson.

Just for history. Charles Lindbergh landed in Gillette in 1916.

So it was kind of a trick question, so you have the next question.

[Froggie Legs]

Posting on a similar vein, as your question reminded me... in the mid nineties a seven year old aviatrix, flying with her dad and fight instructor, tragically crashed and died. This happened near what Wyoming city,what was the young girl's name, and what record where they trying to set?

[wyoquilter]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

I'll give it to you just for effort.

Actually, the first airplane to arrive in Wyoming was brought by box car to Gillette in 1911. Then was put together and flown safely away from Gillette. It was owned by George Thompson.

Just for history. Charles Lindbergh landed in Gillette in 1916.

So it was kind of a trick question, so you have the next question.

An old gal my grandma used to care for told me about the very first plane that came to WY. (she died at 100 yo. back in the mid to late 1980's.) She remembered seeing the train cars going by with the plane in several large pieces. She just knew that from then on life in WY would change forever.

[wyoquilter]

Originally Posted by Froggie Legs

Posting on a similar vein, as your question reminded me... in the mid nineties a seven year old aviatrix, flying with her dad and fight instructor, tragically crashed and died. This happened near what Wyoming city,what was the young girl's name, and what record where they trying to set?

7yo Jessica Dubroff a student pilot from CA crashed near the airport in Cheyenne shortly after takeoff. She was hoping to become the youngest pilot to ever complete a round trip flight across the country. Sadly she, her father and her flight instructor all died. She was on the return flight from the East coast to the West coast of her trip when the accident happened.

[Froggie Legs]

Yes.. you are correct. I remember it making national news, and how some thought it was irresponsible for parents to exploit a child in that way.

you're turn Wyoquilter!

[wyoquilter]

Originally Posted by Froggie Legs

Yes.. you are correct. I remember it making national news, and how some thought it was irresponsible for parents to exploit a child in that way.

you're turn Wyoquilter!

That was such a sad story. I wasn't living in WY at the time, but I do remember it being on the news.

Okay for my question:

Which well known head of a country came to visit Sheridan, WY in October of 1984? Where did this person stay during their visit and how are they connected?

[jkb826]

That would be Queen Elizabeth and she is a shoestring relation to the Wallops that live in Big Horn