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Wright-Patterson AFB

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Bill McIntire

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has long been a center of research and development. For years, the base was the center of both theoretical research and flight test for the Air Force. Even though flight testing is today conducted at Edwards … Continue reading →

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Armed Forces Day

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Bill McIntire

In the United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. It falls near the end of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May and ends on the third Sunday of May. … Continue reading →

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Dayton Air Show

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Bill McIntire

In keeping with its history as the birthplace of aviation, each year, Dayton hosts a spectacular air show. The Dayton Air Show, first held in 1974, is recognized as one of the country’s premier aviation events. The Air Show takes … Continue reading →

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