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Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Lisa Rickey

Today is Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, a day of recognition, observed on May 24, that recognizes the efforts of aviation maintenance professionals. The date was chosen in honor of the Wright Brothers’ mechanic Charles Taylor, with whose birthday it coincides. … Continue reading →






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Cleaning the 1903 Wright Flyer Replica

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

If you have been following us on Facebook or Twitter, you’ve probably heard that the 1903 Wright Flyer replica that hangs in the Dunbar Library atrium was lowered for cleaning this week. The plane, a full-scale replica of the original, … Continue reading →






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