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The Lufbery Legacy Lives On!
Raoul Lufbery, WWI Flying Ace, made his mark on history and his story is preserved in Special Collections and Archives at Wright State University. We had the pleasure of hosting his great nephew, Raoul Lufbery III, and his wife, Lynn, … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, SC&A
Tagged aviation history, MS-502, Raoul Lufbery, WWI, WWI100
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When the Brickyard was an Airfield: Flying at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 1910
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the site of one of the country’s first aviation meets, June 12 – 18, 1910. Instead of cars racing around the track, aviators risked their necks flying machines they were still learning how to master, … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, SC&A, Wright Brothers
Tagged Air Shows, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Rest in Peace: Milton Wright, November 17, 1828-April 3, 1917
One hundred years ago today, Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, died in his sleep at Hawthorn Hill, the family home he shared with his son Orville and daughter Katharine. He was 88. Milton’s passing was described in … Continue reading
Posted in Collections, Local History, SC&A, Wright Brothers
Tagged Bishop Milton Wright, MS-1, Wright family
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