Armstrong, Yeager, Wright Family Lead Evening Schedule at
Oshkosh
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you've come to expect from us. It's EAA's Airventure 2003 and some
of the biggest names in aviation history are among the special
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as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Centennial of
Flight.
Among the guests participating in the evening programs at EAA
AirVenture’s Theater in the Woods are:
Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon
Chuck Yeager, the first person to fly faster than the speed of
sound
Members of the Wright family, who will talk about the
achievement of their ancestors Orville and Wilbur.
Evening programs at EAA’s
annual fly-in have been part of the event almost as long as the
gathering has existed. The first programs were created as
educational seminars or entertainment for the aviation enthusiasts
who were camping on the grounds. Since then, the programs have
evolved into a sparkling showcase of aviation personalities,
musical entertainment and recognition for EAA members and others.
Among some of the highlights of the 2003 schedule of evening
programs include:
“A Night with Chuck Yeager and Friends”
(Wednesday, July 30) - A unique and personal discussion with Gen.
Yeager, encompassing aviation and personal achievements, hosted by
noted personality David Hartman
“The Wright Brothers and First Flight”
(Thursday, July 31) - A one-of-a-kind overview hosted by David
Hartman with Stephen Wright (great-grandnephew of the Wright
brothers), Amanda Wright Lane (great-grandniece), Tom Crouch of the
National Air and Space Museum and Darrell Collins from the Wright
Brothers National Memorial
“An Evening with Neil Armstrong” (Friday,
August 1) - The first man to step on the moon discusses his
personal insights on 100 years of flight.
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