They were installed in June 2006 and are called "To Wing. Now that I know that, I guess the top of the columns look somewhat like seagulls in flight, but I think Tom could have made them look less like crashed airplanes. I later looked them up, and found that according to their artist, Tom Stancliffe, they represent the sea gulls that flew around Kitty Hawk when the Wright Brothers made their historic flight. I thought that if anyone was afraid of flying, these certainly wouldn't help them get over their fear. When I saw them my first thought was that they looked like three airplanes that had crashed nose-first into the ground. They are in Cedar Rapids, at the entrance to its airport. Prices and availability are subject to change. These are probably the strangest sculptures I've ever seen. Cheap Flights from Cedar Rapids to Wichita (CID-ICT) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at 150 for one-way flights and 295 for round trip, for the period specified. Reports and tips from visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Visitor Tips and News About Awkward Airport Sculptures
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