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The First Flight Society, Inc. commemorates the first flight of the Wright brothers & their development of powered flight. Each year, FFS bestows special honors upon those individuals & entities that have accomplished one or more outstanding achievements in manned flight & are recognized for their contribution to aviation.

OUR MISSION: Our primary mission is to memorialize Orville & Wilbur Wright, first in the world to successfully achieve powered flight in a heavier than air machine, on December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. First Flight Society invites & promotes visits to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, so all may see the birthplace of powered flight. First Flight Society contributes to the advancement of aviation through programs, activities, education & the arts.

First Flight Society was founded in 1927 as the Kill Devil Hills Memorial Association by North Carolina business & civic leaders who began an effort to preserve the original site of the Wright brothers’ flights of December 17, 1903.

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We welcome you to join one of aviation’s oldest & finest organizations. The FFS was founded in 1927. This non profit organization celebrates the accomplishments of the Wright Brothers & helps educate the world about aviation! Join us in our mission & help support The Paul E Garber Shrine, Aviation Education, Scholarships & the annual December 17th Celebration in Kitty Hawk, NC.

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Members have always been an essential part of the First Flight Society. By joining FFS you become part of a community of people who care deeply about the legacy of the Wright Brothers, the Wright Brothers National Memorial & the future of aviation. Member by member, dollar by dollar, we are ensuring that future generations may enjoy this legacy & the Wright Brothers National Memorial.
The Society has several categories of membership. As a member you will receive monthly Letters from the President, invitations to special events & programs, discounts on merchandise & above all, help the Society preserve the legacy of the Wright Brothers through our programs, events & educational initiatives.

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