The Art of Flying.100 years of aviation in Granada

Exhibition Centre Caja de Granada de Puerta Real is hosting a fantastic exhibition that covers 100 years of aviation in Granada, this exhibition takes place until 24 July. The exhibition shows the evolution of aviation in Granada, since its inception in 1911 until today. You will get to know the story through photographs, posters, model airplanes and objects from all eras of aviation. In addition visitors can enjoy film screenings and flight simulators, and so really experience it themselves.

This exhibition has 17 areas from the beginning of aviation in Granada, the main protagonists and of course the first flights in Granada. It also displays aerial views of Granada, the civil war in the air, the golden age of aviation in Granada, model airplanes, skydiving, flying club, air culture workshops, sport aviation and much more.

You will go through stories of aviation in Granada like the one of September 5th 1909 when the first motorized airplane performed a flight in Spain, in a Spanish-made plane, designed by Brunet together with the Spanish pilot Oliver. This was the beginning of a number of similar events in Spain until 1912.

In addition to numerous flights and pilots that marked the history during "Aviation Week", which was to be held in 1910, but was suspended - due to bad weather - until the following year when several flights were scheduled.

During the next years 1913, 1914 and 1915 several aviation events were held in Granada, all as part of the Fiestas del Corpus. It is important to remember that in 1913 Damasell performed a great show with his biplane, an unforgettable flight over Granada, a tour of about 3 kilometres, landing 9 minutes later at the exact same point. This flight brought fame to this pilot in Granada, and so he had to repeat the flight several times.

This led local authorities to prepare an Aviation Contest in 1914, organized by the Real Aeroclub de España, and with criteria of the International Aeronautical Federation, among the pilots we can mention Hedilla Salvador, Julio Adaro, Menéndez Valdés, Jean Maurais.

The Royal Air Club of Spain saved as a legacy a number of documents, photographs, and other objects that survived over the years.

Numerous aviation events used Granada as a platform during the War of Morocco, arriving during the last days of July with a squadron of 16 aircrafts, which subsequently departed for Zeluán, Mador and Monte Arruit in order to provide the isolated units.

You can also explore the history of the Military Aerodrome of Granada, during its different stages and events.

A lot of work and care make this exhibition unique, with the aim to take the visitors to the heart of the aeronautical history of Granada. Do not miss it! Remember that AurigaCrown Car Hire has an office in Granada, where you rent the car that suits you (family, compact, SUV, etc.) and at the best price, to visit the 100 years of aviation in Granada, a very enriching exhibition.

Visiting hours are Tuesdays to Fridays from 19.00 to 21.00 hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12.00 to 14.00 and from 19.00 to 21.00. Closed on Mondays. Address: Acera del Casino, 7. Granada.