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Levitt Luzern Custer: Short Biography
Levitt Luzern Custer was a Dayton-area aviator and inventor, and an associate of Orville Wright. During his lifetime he engaged in pioneering balloon experiments, served as an official timer for flight trials, collaborated with Orville Wright on various projects, and … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, Local History
Tagged aviation history, Ballooning, inventions, inventors, Levitt Luzern Custer, MS-302, Orville Wright
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“Success…”
On Monday, December 14, 1903, Wilbur Wright made an unsuccessful attempt to fly the power-driven, heavier-than-air machine that he and his brother Orville had developed. After 3.5 seconds in the air, the engine stalled, but luckily Wilbur and the machine … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, Wright Brothers
Tagged aviation history, collections, first flight, MS-1, Wright Brothers, Wright Brothers Day
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Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month this March by exploring our resources about women in history! The national theme this year is Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment. Whether you’d like to learn more about women in aviation or women in the Miami … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, Local History, SC&A
Tagged aviation, catalog, celebrations, exhibits, local history, medicine, Women's History Month
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