Redlands Airport (KREI) August 24, 2024

In 1939, Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued a presidential proclamation which designated the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday to be National Aviation Day which is observed on August 19th each year. This is to celebrate the history and development of aviation. Orville Wright, who together with his brother Wilbur, made significant contributions to powered flight. The proclamation directs all federal buildings and installations to fly the US flag that day and encourages citizens to observe the day with activities that promote interest in aviation.

This year, National Aviation Day is on a Monday. The RAA would like to celebrate the day with a fly-in and historic aircraft display on Saturday August 24th from 7:30 am- 11 am. The event will be held at the Redlands Airport Public Lobby 1745 Sessums Drive. The public is welcome! for more info email redlands.airport.association@gmail.com