Crystal Flight - A Celebration of Art & Air
In Spring 2008, Crystal City celebrated its long-standing connection to flight when 50 airplane statues (25 fighter jets and 25 vintage planes) landed on the streets of Crystal City. Each Crystal Flight plane was sponsored by an area business, designed and decorated by talented local artists, and then placed throughout Crystal City beginning April 2008. Aimed to attract visitors from all over, this series showcased Crystal City’s integral relationship with the concept of “Flight,” as illustrated by the proximity to Washington National Airport and the local presence of the United States Air Force, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and more.
