The Wright Stuff: vbairshow In 1939 President Roosevelt established the anniversary of Orville Wrights birthday as National Aviation Day. Born in 1871, Mr. Wright was still alive at the time. Henceforth, any U.S. President may proclaim 19 August as National Aviation Day. Citizens are encouraged to observe the occasion with activities that promote an interest in aviation. What could be more interesting than the Military Aviation Museums recreation of a 1910 Curtiss Model D, the first aircraft ever to have been launched successfully from the deck of a naval vessel? Among the stars of the MAMs upcoming #Biplanes and #Triplanes air show, she will be joined by a rare airworthy example of a genuine 1918 Curtiss JN-4D Jenny! Click above or telephone 757-721-7767 to reserve your tickets today! In the meantime, a happy 143rd-birthday to Mr. Wright. This image appears courtesy of Mr. Bob Bradlee.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 08:00:01 +0000
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