Dan Patterson
Dan Patterson is an aviation historian and photographer. You can see more of his photos at his website, www.flyinghistory.com
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15 years after the Wright brothers first flew at Kitty Hawk, airplanes were weapons. The 12 horsepower motor and the frailties of the first airplane gave…
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On May 17, the National Museum of the United States Air Force opens an exhibit about the Memphis Belle, a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress. The exhibit tells the…
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100 years ago this month, an aerial battle took place which has passed into legend. The story of two pilots whose flight paths literally crossed over the…
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Over the weekend the Dayton International Airport celebrated its 80th anniversary. When it opened, it was called Dayton Municipal Airport. And opening day…
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The public will be able to pay tribute to the late John Glenn on Friday when the former astronaut and Senator lies in state at the Ohio capitol. WYSO's…
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WYSO Aviation commentators Dan Patterson and Paul Glenshaw traveled to France in April to witness a significant moment in aviation history. Today they bring us the story of a milestone of American aviation—the loss of the first American pilot in combat.
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Memorial services will be held Friday in Louisville Kentucky for Muhammad Ali. Local photographer Dan Patterson has fond memories of Ali. In 1971, I spent…
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Last Saturday night, the future of aviation came to Dayton, where manned flight was created. The Solar Impulse, an electrically powered aircraft, which…
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A story on NPR last month got our aviation commentator's attention. Dan Patterson heard that the US Navy has returned to teaching celestial navigation – a…
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The rainy weather had our aviation commentator Dan Patterson a little frustrated. And he has some thoughts about Dayton weather and the early days of…