THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, December 17, 1995 TAG: 9512170084
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B4 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 24 lines
DREW C. WILSON/The Virginian-Pilot
Using a flashlight, Michael Edwards makes adjustments on the newly
refurbished replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer. Today is the 92nd
anniversary of the first powered flight, at Kill Devil Hills. The
highlight of the ceremony will be the induction of Hampton couple
Francis and Gertrude Rogallo into the First Flight Shrine. As a
result of the federal closure of national parks, ceremony officials
were fearful that the festivities would have to be moved from the
historic hill where the Wright brothers made their first flight. The
North Carolina park was granted a reprieve until 2 p.m. today for
the celebration, which begins at 9:30 a.m.
by CNB