Oct. 9, 2024 A Lookback...The Early Beginnings of Wright Field McCook Field, signed into existence October 13, 1917, and located in Dayton, OH, was the epicenter of United States aviation development and production during World War I.
Oct. 25, 2023 The White Bird: A living tribute to aviation history The new Wright Model B lookalike, nicknamed the White Bird, is the culmination of more than 20 years of passion and determination from a group of aviation enthusiasts, history buffs and volunteers.
June 21, 2023 Wright-Patt’s Arnold House: A front porch view of aviation evolution WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Can you imagine sitting on your front porch on a nice day, sipping a lemonade or sweet tea and witnessing the birth of aviation? That’s exactly what the residents of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s oldest building used to do on a regular basis during the
Dec. 10, 2021 Multi-state ceremony to celebrate first human flight WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will honor the local foundation of innovation and grit its mission is built upon Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., commemorating the Wright brothers’ accomplishments 118 years ago with the annual First Flight ceremony.“It is important to
Jan. 13, 2021 Wright-Patterson, park service observe Wright brothers’ 117th anniversary WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, along with the great-grandniece and great-grandnephew of the Wright brothers, joined together Dec. 17 to lay a wreath commemorating the 117th anniversary of practical powered flight. The
Oct. 8, 2019 AFRL reimagines tech development with virtual reality WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In a move the Wright Brothers likely never anticipated, but surely would approve, the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate is using a bicycle to demonstrate how virtual and augmented reality could revolutionize aircraft maintenance and