Vectren Dayton Air Show draws crowds
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An all-star lineup of air show performers headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels drew an estimated 65,000 spectators to the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger June 28-29 at Dayton International Airport, according to air show officials.
"We can't be more pleased with the outcome of this year's air show," said Michael Emoff, chairman of the nonprofit United States Air and Trade Show Inc. (USATS), which produces the annual event.
USATS has tentatively scheduled the 2015 air show for June 20-21. The final dates will be announced once military jet team schedules are approved in December.
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NAHA, partners bid Jessie Duckro farewell
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Nicholas Georgeff presents a National Park Service plaque to Jessie Duckro at her farewell luncheon
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NAHA and its partners bid farewell to NAHA Program Manager Jessie Duckro on Thursday, July 10, at a luncheon in the Engineers Club of Dayton. Hired in 2005, Jessie brought boundless energy and passion to a part-time position, making her not just an asset but a friend to many in NAHA and its partner organizations. She left to take a full-time position with Makino. Best wishes, Jessie! |
Wright Memorial and interpretive center
to close during renovation project
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Wright Memorial monument
in 2006
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Wright-Patterson Air Force base has awarded a contract to renovate and repair the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center at the Wright Memorial as well as the memorial's stone monument. To get the work done most efficiently, the interpretive center must be closed to the public for approximately a week from July 19-26.
Renovations to the center include replacement of carpet in the center's entry way, concession and office areas. Also ceiling tiles will be replaced in part of the theater and repairs will be done to the mechanical systems.
Repairs to the monument involve temporarily removing the existing pink granite steps from around the 17-foot-tall monument stone to repair the foundation, according to Wright-Patterson's cultural resources office.
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NAHA award nominations: final call
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This is the final call for NAHA award nominations. The awards will be presented at NAHA's annual meeting on Aug. 26. Here are the award categories: Wick Wright Award The Wick Wright Award honors an individual or organization for outstanding support of a NAHA partner. 2013 winner: Phil Parker, for outstanding support of the National Aviation Hall of Fame in early 2012 when the future of its annual enshrinement ceremony in Dayton was in doubt. PROPS (Partner Recognition of Phenomenal Support) Award The Props Award goes to a NAHA partner for outstanding support of one or more other NAHA partners. 2013 Winner: Wright "B" Flyer Inc., for supporting a number of NAHA partners, including exhibiting a full-size replica of a Wright "B" Flyer at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago in September 2012, which promoted the entire heritage area.
Ivonette Wright Miller Award
The Ivonette Wright Miller award recognizes a volunteer in the service of aviation heritage. The three criteria for this award are: Volunteer who demonstrates leadership in preserving and promoting the region's aviation heritage; must reside in the 8 county area; be alive during the year of recognition. 2013 winner: Walt Hoy, for a broad range of volunteerism for several heritage organizations. Send nominations no later than July 19 to Tim Gaffney, trg@aviationheritagearea.org. |
Springfield to host barnstorming carnival
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The nostalgia of aviation's Golden Age will come roaring back in the Barnstorming Carnival July 19-20 at Springfield Municipal Airport. In the 1920s and 1930s, vagabond pilots in biplanes brought the thrill of flight to communities across the United States. These "barnstormers" traveled from town to town offering airplane rides and putting on airshows to make a living. At Springfield, pilots with beautifully restored, antique biplanes will sell rides, and a host of other activities will be available. Admission to the event is free. Go here for more details. |
NAHA notes: partner activities
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Air Camp USA is in the midst of the second of its three week-long Air Camps for young people.
Robert Van Winkle, better known as the rapper Vanilla Ice, visited the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force with his family on Tuesday, July 8.
Wright Image Group has resumed discussions with NAHA about an agreement to allow WIG to use a large wind tunnel at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland to test a model of its planned Triumph of Flight monument. The discussions had been halted by the government's budget sequestration. Armstrong Air and Space Museum will host activities as part of Wapakoneta's annual Summer Moon FestivalJuly 17-20. The Sky Soldiers' UH-1 and Cobra helicopters visited the Champaign Aviation Museum at Grimes Field in Urbana while they were in the area for the Vectren Dayton Air Show. The B-17 Yankee Lady will be at Grimes Field July 19.
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Books & Co. hosts Dayton Flight Factory
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Books & Co. at the Greene hosted the book launch of The Dayton Flight Factory, Tim Gaffney's new book about the Wright brothers and the birth of aviation in Dayton, on July 2. Gaffney is also scheduled to speak at the Engineers Club of Dayton on July 24 and the Wright-Patterson AFB SAFE chapter on July 31. Books are on sale at Books & Co. and at Dayton History's Carillon Historical Park. |
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NATIONAL AVIATION HERITAGE AREA
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The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) is a private, not-for-profit corporation designated by Congress as the management entity of the National Aviation Heritage Area.
The Heritage Area encompasses an eight-county area in Ohio (Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Clark, Warren, Champaign, Shelby and Auglaize counties.)
NAHA's vision is to sustain the legacy of the Wright brothers and make the Dayton region the recognized global center of aviation heritage and premier destination for aviation heritage tourism. www.visitNAHA.org
PO Box 414 * Wright Brothers Station * Dayton, OH 45409
info@aviationheritagearea.org * 937-443-0165
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Be a Leader in Flight!
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Show your pride in Ohio's aerospace industry and support aviation heritage. Your registration provides $15 to support NAHA's activities.
www.leaderinflight.org |
National Heritage Areas
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| The National Aviation Heritage Area is a part of the National Park Service's National Heritage Areas program.
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