Martin wrote:
> Denver International Airport is located quite far from the city of
> Denver on the eastern plains. It would be very tight, timewise, to
> jump into a cab to get anywhere to do anything interesting for a
> reasonable amount of time (at least not in 4 hours).
>
> However, there are things to see at the airport itself. Since DIA is
> relatively new, it was mandated to include a rather large amount of
> public art. There is a brochure available at information booths about
> all the art at in the airport.
>
> Hanging at the west end of Concourse B is a 1920s Alexander Eaglerock
> biplane. The Eaglerock is significant because it was one of the few
> aircraft designed and produced in Colorado. Hanging from the east end
> of Concourse B is a 1920s JN-4 Curtiss Jenny biplane. Also in the
> middle of Concourse B is a statue of Astronaut and Colorado
> congressman Jack Swigert. You may recall Swigert was a member of the
> Apollo 13 crew and was played by actor Kevin Bacon in the film "Apollo
> 13". The statue is a reproduction of the one on display in the
> Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
>
> Hanging in the center of Concourse C is a Lear Jet that set a 'round
> the world speed record.
>
> In the main terminal building is a display showing the accomplishments
> of Elrey Jeppesen, for whom the DIA termimal is named for. "Capt.
> Jepp" pioneered the making and use of aeronautical charts for air
> navigation in the 1920s which greatly enhanced air travel safety.
Sounds good, but which side of the security gate would this be found? From
what I am hearing here, I could be standing in a line for 2 hour just to get
back through security if I have to leave the secured area.
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