December 16-17, 2016 – the 113th Anniversary of Powered Flight
The First Flight Society will host the 113th Celebration of Powered Flight at Wright Brothers National Memorial on December 17, 2016. The theme this year will recognize and honor the 100th Anniversary of the United States Coast Guard Aviation. Two great pioneers in aviation history and proud Coast Guardsmen, Captain Frank Erickson and Commander Stewart Graham, will be inducted into the Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine. ADM Paul F. Zukunft, Commandant, United States Coast Guard, will be the keynote speaker for the Commemorative Ceremonies. We will have bands, flags, our Coast Guard heroes and much more– Mark your calendars! Don’t miss this opportunity to pay tribute to a branch of our military that have been an integral part of our local history!
First Flight Society Members are invited to “THE NIGHT BEFORE” reception and banquet will be held on December 16th honoring all special guests, sponsors, and First Flight Society members who serve or have served in the United States Coast Guard.
The Annual membership meeting will be held immediately following the program, and all members are invited to attend a celebration luncheon at 12:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn.
For information please call our office 252-441-1903 or email us at [email protected]