Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Monument to Powered Flight
In tribute to the perseverance and achievements of the Wright Brothers and the leadership and foresight of the Citizens of Montgomery, Alabama. Together they established the nation's first school of civil aviation in March, 1910, launching America on her journey to the stars.
Erected 1985 by United States Air Force and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1910.
Location. 32° 22.973′ N, 86° 20.723′ W. Marker is in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Chennault Circle east of Twining Street, on the right when traveling east. Monument is in the Maxwell Air Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1Lt Karl W. Richter (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell RF-101C "Voodoo" (within shouting distance of this marker); North American F-100D "Super Sabre" (within shouting distance of this marker); Republic F-105D "Thunderchief" (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell Douglas F-4D "Phantom II" (within shouting distance of this marker); North American F-86A "Sabre" (within shouting distance of this marker); British and Commonwealth Pilots Trained in the U.S.A. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boeing B-52D "Stratofortress" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maxwell Air Force Base.
Also see . . .
1. The Wright Brothers - First Flight 1903. Eyewitness to History website entry (Submitted on April 20, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Explore the Wright Flyer. Smithsonian Air and Space Museum website entry (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 644 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 20, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.