Columbus Neighborhoods
Columbus' Influence on Aviation History
Season 3 Episode 5 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Central Ohio’s influence on aviation history.
Many know Ohio played a key role in aviation history—Dayton was the home of the Wright brothers, after all. But did you know Central Ohio specifically has its own robust aviation heritage? On this episode of Columbus Neighborhoods, we'll introduce you to the man behind Port Columbus, local aviation landmarks, Columbus' role in World War II and more.
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Columbus Neighborhoods is a local public television program presented by WOSU
Columbus Neighborhoods
Columbus' Influence on Aviation History
Season 3 Episode 5 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Many know Ohio played a key role in aviation history—Dayton was the home of the Wright brothers, after all. But did you know Central Ohio specifically has its own robust aviation heritage? On this episode of Columbus Neighborhoods, we'll introduce you to the man behind Port Columbus, local aviation landmarks, Columbus' role in World War II and more.
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Clip: S3 Ep5 | 5m 20s | We visit the Motts Military Museum in Groveport to talk about the Tuskegee Airmen. (5m 20s)
The Curtiss-Wright Corp. Plant in Columbus
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Clip: S3 Ep5 | 4m 26s | During World War II, Curtiss-Wright Corp. built a plant adjacent to Port Columbus. (4m 26s)
Driving with Darbee: The Preservation of Port Columbus
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Clip: S3 Ep5 | 5m 42s | Jeff Darbee takes us on a tour of the original Port Columbus hangar and terminal. (5m 42s)
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Clip: S3 Ep5 | 3m 50s | Don Casto Sr. persuaded voters that Columbus needed its own airport. (3m 50s)
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Clip: S3 Ep5 | 1m 36s | Local historian Ed Lentz tells us about Columbus native Maj. Gen. Curtis LeMay. (1m 36s)
Columbus' Influence on Aviation History Preview
Preview: S3 Ep5 | 1m 22s | Explore how aviation and Columbus grew up together in the early 20th century. (1m 22s)
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