Author Archives: Lisa Rickey

A Visit from the Base Commander, WPAFB

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Lisa Rickey

We were thrilled to host Col. Christopher Meeker, commander of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, for a tour of our world-famous Wright Brothers Collection today, along with Wright State University President Sue Edwards, Chief Operating … Continue reading →

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A Visitor from Le Mans, France

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Lisa Rickey

We had the pleasure last week of hosting a special visitor from Le Mans, France, to see materials from our world-famous Wright Brothers Collection. Marc Denoueix is a businessman and the former President of the Le Mans Sarthe Wright Centennial … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago in Aviation: Harold Harris Parachute Jump

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Lisa Rickey

One hundred years ago this month – on October 20, 1922 – Lt. Harold R. Harris, a test pilot at McCook Field in Dayton, became the first person to successfully use a ripcord parachute to save himself during a real … Continue reading →

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