Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
The Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy was established in 1948 following the death of Orville Wright. It is awarded annually by the National Aeronautic Association of the U.S.A. to a living American in recognition of significant service of enduring value to aviation in the U.S. This original trophy was entrusted to the Smithsonian Institution by the National Aeronautic Association of the U.S.A., which each year presents a replica to the recipient on the anniversary of the historic first flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C.
Gift of the National Aeronautic Association of the U.S.A.
See the National Aeronautic Association web site for a list past recipients.
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