Bust of Slovenian aviation pioneer unveiled in Nova Gorica

Nova Gorica, 8 September - A bust of Edvard Rusjan (1886-1911) was unveiled in Nova Gorica on Saturday to honour the Slovenian aviation pioneer. Rusjan made the first powered flight in a plane he made together with his brother in 1909 in the area around present-day Nova Gorica, a city built after WWII.

Nova Gorica The Rusjan Monument to Slovenian aviation pioneer Evdard Rusjan, illuminated during a 2023 festival. Photo: Eva Horvat

Nova Gorica
The Rusjan Monument to Slovenian aviation pioneer Evdard Rusjan, illuminated during a 2023 festival.
Photo: Eva Horvat

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