Category Archives: Local History

Flying Boats, Part II: “The Wright Brothers”

Posted on June 22, 2017 by scastudent

By Kyle Thede, former SC&A intern and recent graduate of the Wright State University Public History program By 1911, the Wilbur and Orville Wright had managed to prove that manned, powered flight was possible, practical, and profitable. They had secured … Continue reading →

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The Dayton Air Show: A Brief History

Posted on May 31, 2017 by billstolz

Every summer thousands of aviation fans flock to the Dayton International Airport for the annual Dayton Air Show. In the early 1970s, local aviation enthusiasts sponsored a “General Aviation Day” at the Montgomery County Airport, now the Dayton-Wright Airport, to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace: Milton Wright, November 17, 1828-April 3, 1917

Posted on April 3, 2017 by dawne

One hundred years ago today, Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, died in his sleep at Hawthorn Hill, the family home he shared with his son Orville and daughter Katharine. He was 88. Milton’s passing was described in … Continue reading →

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