What Happened
Aviation Pioneer Legacy Honored Through New Exhibit
The Lucile Wright Museum has introduced a new exhibit commemorating the 75th anniversary of Continental Charter’s Flight 44-2 crash, which occurred on December 29, 1951. The exhibit features a sculpture of the ill-fated airplane, artifacts from the crash, and personal stories from survivors and rescuers. The museum’s board president, Ellen Maternowski, and author Tim Lake were instrumental in bringing this story to life. The exhibit was first reported by Observer Today.