Wright Field - Dayton, OH
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DougK
N 39° 47.675 W 084° 05.330
16S E 749258 N 4409013
This is one of four markers surrounding the Wright Brothers Memorial. This marker describes the importance of Wright Field, then and now.
Waymark Code: WMCZJE
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2011
Views: 9
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Wright Brothers Memorial is situated on top of Wright Brothers Hill. The low wall surrounding the monument has four additional markers with more information about the site. This marker describes the importance of Wright Field, then and now. The plaque reads:
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[profile image of an early aviator's head]
The area surrounding this hill is not only inseparably
associated with the early days of the aeroplane
but continues today as an important factor in
aviation activity. Wright Field lying in the
direction of the arrow is the headquarters for
the development and testing work of the United
States Army Air Corps. It is named after the Wright
Brothers and typifies in its purpose the spirit of
research and experiment which marked their efforts.
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Group that erected the marker: National Park Service, Dayton Aviation
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
2380 Memorial Road
WPAFB
Dayton, Ohio USA
45433
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