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"Terra Cognito: Published Works of Discovery by Aerial Explorers" presents groundbreaking aerial discoveries and adventures in remote, exotic lands. The exhibition features four major areas of aerial exploration: aerial archaeology, polar exploration, mountain and rain forest exploration, and exploration by married couples. From the collections of the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library, books, magazines, and journal articles are presented, along with associated photographs, maps, and flight covers. Also featured are seven 1:72 scale aircraft models crafted by master model builder Jim Lund. See "#TerraCognito: Published Works of Discovery by Aerial Explorers", on display, in the Aviation Museum and Library, open daily, from 10am to 4pm. http://bit.ly/TerraCognito
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