Save the date! December 17th, 2021 is the 118th anniversary of powered flight. The First Flight Society will be honoring Sally Ride as the 2021 Paul E Garber Shrine inductee. […]
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Wright Brothers Day
Celebrate Wright Brothers Day on December 17th, 2021 at Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Wright Brothers National Memorial hosts virtual-only celebration event
On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Wright Brothers National Memorial, in partnership with First Flight Society, Outer Banks Forever, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and National Aviation Heritage Area, will honor the accomplishments of Wilbur […]
First Flight Society Announces 2020 Class of Honorary Members
The First Flight Society announces 5 new Honorary Members: Colonel Gail Halvorsen, Brigadier General Charles McGee, Lieutenant Colonel Richard “Dick” Rutan, Sean D. Tucker, and Patty Wagstaff. Colonel Halvorsen, General […]
Make Plans to Celebrate the 117th Anniversary of Powered Flight.
Save the date! December 17th, 2020 is the 117th anniversary of powered flight. The First Flight Society will be honoring Frank Caldwell as the 2020 Paul E Garber Shrine inductee. […]
Check Out Our New YouTube Channel!
Exciting news! We just created our own channel on YouTube. Our first major online event was an interview with Wilbur Wright for his birthday Celebration on April 16th. The interview […]
Our Calendar of Events for 2020
Here is the First Flight Society Calendar of Events for 2020: April 16, 2020 Wilbur Wright Birthday Celebration May 16, 2020 First Flight/Girls Golf Golf Tournament August 19, 2020 […]
December 17th Celebration Itinerary
WELCOME TO THE 116TH ANNIVERSARY OF POWERED FLIGHT Celebrating The Legacy of Orville and Wilbur Wright Honoring The 70th Anniversary of the World War II Berlin Airlift June 1948 – […]
More Events to Come in 2019!
We have had an exciting year so far, but we have more exciting events and announcements coming! Events: New FFS Member Program Coming Soon! Wright Brothers Play Nov.2nd & 3rd, […]
More Events to Come in 2019!
We have had an exciting year so far, but we have more exciting events and announcements coming! Events: National Aviation Day/Orville Wright’s Birthday August 19th First Flight Giving Day August […]