Aviation Memorials

Aviation Memorial Art Prints

Between growing up in Dayton, Ohio, and flying for 24 years in the USAF, I’ve come across a number of aviation memorials.  Many in this gallery pertain to the Wright Brothers, while others are a tribute to great airmen such as Neil Armstrong, Dominic Salvatore Gentile, Airman 1st Class William H. Pitsenbarger, and a host of individuals and groups.

Wright Brothers Memorials and Sculptures

This gallery feature a host of sculptures and memorials dedicated to Wilbur and Orville Wright.  These memorials reside in the Historic Huffman District, Wright-Patterson AFB, Legacy Plaza at Deeds MetroPark, Wright Brothers Memorial, and a host of Dayton Aviation Trail sites.  

Piqua Ohio Aviation Memorials

Piqua, Ohio served as home for a couple of aviation legends.  William H. Pitsenbarger grew up in Piqua.  I even met a woman who called him Billy from the days she lived across the street from him.  He is memorialized on every US Air Force Installation, but his hometown has installed a life-size, bronze sculpture of William Pitsenbarger at the entrance of Pitsenbarger Park and Sports Complex.  The City has also installed plaques at the Piqua Veteran’s Memorial Park.  Near the center of town, an additional memorial recognizes Dominic Salvatore Gentile (the One Man Air Force).  

Aviation Fine Art Photography

These art prints feature sculptures honoring several of Ohio's great aviators under interesting skies.  Many of them reside along the Dayton Aviation Trail which lies within the Miami Valley.  

If you are looking for additional aviation art prints, you might want to see these galleries: 

A stainless steel sculpture of the Wright Brothers flying their 1905 Wright Flyer as it sits along Monument Street in RiverScape MetroPark

1905 Wright Flyer Statue

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A stainless replica of the 1909 Wright Flyer resides on a pedestal outside Wright Patterson AFB as if it just launched into flight on a clear day with a few cumulus clouds

Fair Day Over Wright Flyer Sculpture No. 1

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A replica of the 1909 Wright Flyer appears to have just taken flight outside WPAFB gate as morning golden lights shines on the sculpture

1909 Wright Flyer Sculpture No. 3

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A bronze sculpture of Wilbur and Orville Wright in Legacy Plaza, Deeds MetroPark on moody summer evening capturing the inventors discussing their wing warping theory

Wright Brothers Sculpture during a Spring Evening at Legacy Plaza

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Statue of the Wright Brothers surround by trees taking on their autumn color in evening light

Autumn Golden Hour over Legacy Plaza, Deeds MetroPark No. 2

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A statue of two people standing next to each other.

Wright Brothers Sculpture in Legacy Plaza, Deeds Point MetroPark, Dayton Ohio No. 2

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A bronze statue of Wilbur and Orville Wright overlooking the Dayton Skyline from Deeds Point during a spring sunset

Wright Brothers at Legacy Plaza

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Bronze sculpture of the Wright Brothers depicts them in conversation in front of the Dayton Skyline at Deeds Point at the convergence of two rivers.

Wright Brothers Sculpture in Legacy Plaza, Deeds Point MetroPark, Dayton Ohio No. 3

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Life-size sculpture of the Wright Brothers depicts them in conversation about their concept of wing warping

Wright Brothers Sculpture in Legacy Plaza, Deeds Point MetroPark, Dayton Ohio No. 1

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A bronze statue of Neil Armstrong dressed as a test pilot to include his flight helmet and oxygen mask

Neil Armstrong Statue, Wapakoneta Ohio No. 7

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A bronze statue of Neil Armstrong dressed as a test pilot to include his flight helmet and oxygen mask

Neil Armstrong Statue, Wapakoneta Ohio No. 4

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Sculpture of Dominic Gentile, WWII Fighter Ace and local hero, as it stands in the center of Piqua Ohio

Domenic Gentile Memorial, Piqua Ohio No. 1

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An Ohio Historical Maker and a granite memorial detailing the sacrifice made by Airman First Class William Pitsenbarger

Airman First Class William Pitsenbarger Memorial, Piqua OH No. 2

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Life-sized sculpture of William H. Pitsenbarger in Piqua Ohio on a pretty day

A1C William H. Pitsenbarger Statue No. 3

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Life-sized sculpture of William H. Pitsenbarger in Piqua Ohio sports park named after him

A1C William H. Pitsenbarger Statue No. 1

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A memorial depicting a formation of aircraft where the lead aircraft has begun pulling up creating a missing man formation.

Valor Park, National Museum of the US Air Force

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Statue of the Wright Brothers that portrays a conversation about their wing warping technique.

Autumn Golden Hour over Legacy Plaza, Deeds MetroPark No. 1

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A bronze statue of Neil Armstrong as a 15-year-old sitting on a bench and holding an airplane

Armstrong Air and Space Museum Walkway No. 2

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Life-sized sculpture of William H. Pitsenbarger in Piqua Ohio sports park named after him

A1C William H. Pitsenbarger Statue No. 5

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