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December 17, 2015 - Celebration of the 112th Anniversary of First Powered Flight

  • Writer: Aviation Trail
    Aviation Trail
  • Dec 20, 2015
  • 1 min read


Aviation Trail's Celebration of the 112th Anniversary of FIRST POWERED FLIGHT in 1903 honoring the Wright Brothers was held on December 17, 2015 at Dayton History's Carillon Park.

The event was in the Kettering Family Education Center with seasonal drinks, food and entertainment. There were stories to tell and share followed by holiday dessert treats and music.

"Saving Airplanes and Telling Their Stories": The featured speaker at the event was Greg Herrick, president of the Aviation Foundation of America. His Golden Wings Flying Museum has more than 35 vintage aircraft, one of the largest holdings of its type in the U.S.

For a further report on the event click here to go to the 112th Anniversary of Powered Flight page.


 
 
 
Location

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park 

16 S. Williams St., Dayton, OH 45402

Visitor Center:

For details and seasonal date schedules see https://www.nps.gov/daav/planyourvisit/hours.htm

or please call (937) 225-7705 for the current park schedule.

Parking:

From W. Third St., turn south on Williams St and then turn left on Fourth St. Go 1/2 block and turn left into the Visitor Center parking area.

CLICK HERE for a parking map.

See the Visitor Center page for details on hours and for a map.

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