Nova Gorica Honours Slovenia's Aviation Pioneer

Nova Gorica, 17 April - A bust of Slovenia's first aviator Edvard Rusjan was unveiled in the Nova Gorica (W) library on Friday. A number of events to mark the 100th anniversary of his first flight will follow, culminating in September when a replica of Rusjan's airplane will complete its final flight.

Nova Gorica
Grazia Rusjan (left) and Nova Gorica Mayor Mirko Brulc (right) after unveiling a bust of Slovenia's aviation pioneer Edvard Rusjan.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Nova Gorica
Grazia Rusjan after unveiling a bust of Slovenia's aviation pioneer Edvard Rusjan.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Nova Gorica
Grazia Rusjan (left) and Nova Gorica Mayor Mirko Brulc (right) after unveiling a bust of Slovenia's aviation pioneer Edvard Rusjan.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

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