John Montgomery made history on August 28, 1883 when he successfully soared through the sky in a glider aircraft. This pioneering feat took place in Otay Mesa and is remembered to this day. In 1950, a tribute to Montgomery was erected in the form of a 90-foot silver wing from a Consolidated Aircraft B-32 “Dominator” bomber. Then in 1964, the Waller family donated a parcel of land to the site for a park in memory of the Wallers' son. This park stands in honor of John Montgomery's remarkable achievement. John Montgomery's courageous feat of controlled flight on August 28, 1883 is commemorated in the form of a park dedicated to his memory. The extraordinary event occurred in Otay Mesa, and a 90-foot silver wing from a World War II Consolidated Aircraft B-32 “Dominator” bomber was dedicated to the site in 1950. In 1964, the Waller family donated a parcel of land next to the site to honor their son, creating a lasting tribute to Montgomery's achievement. John Montgomery's valiant attempt at flight on August 28, 1883 in Otay Mesa has been immortalized in the form of a park dedicated to his memory. The site is marked with a 90-foot silver wing from a Consolidated Aircraft B-32 “Dominator” bomber from World War II, which was dedicated to the site in 1950. The Waller family added to the tribute in 1964, donating a parcel of land to commemorate their son. This park stands as an enduring reminder of Montgomery's historic flight.