We Ohioans like to claim Wilbur and Orville Wright as our own, and why not? They began their pioneering aviation work in Dayton, birthplace of Orville and the final resting place for both brothers. Their Wright Flyer III was built and flown in Ohio. We’ve honored them with the establishment of Wright-Patterson Air Force..
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