by Karen Warlitner | Jun 1, 2021 | Announcements, Outer Banks
First Flight Foundation Commissions Wright 1908 Airplane for NC Museum of HistoryGift Honors North Carolina’s First Director of Aviation North Carolina not only has the distinction for the world’s first powered flight, but also stakes claim to America’s first...
by Karen Warlitner | Aug 8, 2020 | Announcements
This day, August 8, 1908, as today in 2020, was a Saturday. On this day, August 8, 1908, Wilbur Wright flew at the Les Hunaudieres Race Course in Le Mans, France, his first of nine flights over the next few days. And as we say in 2020, the crowd went wild. Wilbur...
by Karen Warlitner | Aug 15, 2017 | Announcements
Established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Rosevelt, National Aviation Day is celebrated August 19th, the birthday of Orville Wright. National Aviation Day recognizes the work of Wilbur and Orville Wright and the continued development and advancement of aviation....
