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Dayton's history in flight: Inventions and milestones go well beyond the Wright brothers
Dayton Daily News, Ohio via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 29—Whether you're from Dayton or not, we all know about the Wright brothers. But not even Orville and Wilbur could have imagined the many feats of greatness spurred by the invention of ...
The first aircraft mechanic
FreightWaves via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoThe Wright brothers are famous for their contributions to the aviation industry, but one man is responsible for the engine that powered them. The post...
‘A great way of celebrating that heritage;’ Wright Flyer III sculpture moved to new home
WHIO via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA replica sculpture of 1905 Wright Fyler III has been moved to the corner of Edwin C. Moses and West...
Mass. Air and Space Museum finds a new home in Hyannis. Here's what to know.
Cape Cod Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDuring the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci spent a lot of time dreaming about flight, and inventing...
Wright brothers telegraphed the U.S. Weather Bureau to plan 1st flight locale
The Weather Network via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Wright brothers are known for inventing the airplane. They also initiated the inextricable...
Wright Flyer III sculpture lands at new home in historic district after 2-year departure
WHIO via Yahoo News· 11 months agoThe 1905 Wright Flyer III returned to its prominent display in the Wright Dunbar Historic District...
History captured in Wright Brothers’ photographs
FreightWaves via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoThe Wright Brothers are two of the most influential people in history, changing not only transportation but the entire world with their flying machine....
Sims receives distinct flying honor from FAA
The Union-Recorder, Milledgeville, Ga. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 25—Hal Douglas Sims loves flying. It's something he's done for more than three-quarters of his life. Recently, Sims, a retired Army veteran with many years of experience as a pilot, was ...
Amanda Flower returns with a sister of a tale | Book Talk
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 3 months agoKatharine Wright, younger sister of Wilbur and Orville Wright, shouldn’t have time to solve a...
Wright Dunbar renewal: Townhomes, cigar lounge, ice cream, restaurants on the way
Dayton Daily News, Ohio via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoMay 21—"Coming soon" signs hang on storefront windows. Construction equipment hums from an active worksite. Building permits are taped to entry doors, indicating that renovations are going on ...