American Aviation Historical Society

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  AAHS 70th CELEBRATION EVENT
  
  
  

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  AAHS Journal, Vol 71, No 21
  Summer 2026
  
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  AAHS FLIGHTLINE, 26-03
  May 30, 2026
  
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  North American Aviation T-28D Trojan
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This Day in History:
October 12, 1927

Wright Field near Dayton, OH , close to where the first successful airplane was developed, and the nation’s largest airport, is officially dedicated. Wright Field occupies more than 5000 acres and costs about $450,000. An additional $1.5M goes for buildings and experimental laboratories, and $2M later completes the plant and airport as originally planned.

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