It is this reporter's opinion that we ought to take another look at the fabulous Wright brothers, who gave wings to the world – a century of powered flight that has changed the way we live.
It was Dec. 17, 1903, that Orville Wright piloted the Wright Flyer for 12 seconds over Kitty Hawk, N.C., in the world's first powered and controlled airplane flight. He traveled 120 feet.
Check out my tribute from last year,
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The legendary George Putnam is 89 years young and a veteran of 69 years as a reporter, broadcaster and commentator ... and is still going strong. George is part of the all-star line-up of Southern California's KPLS Radio – Hot Talk AM 830.
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