Wright-Patterson to honor 96th anniversary of Wright Field Published Oct. 13, 2023 88th Air Base Wing WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Base Wing will commemorate the 96th anniversary of Wright Field during a celebratory event at the Wright Patt Club tomorrow, Oct. 12. The event, which will begin at 4:30 p.m., will include a Wright “B” Flyer replica flyer – weather permitting. Base historian Kevin Rusnak will also share the rich history behind Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the community. Media interested in covering the event should RSVP to Sarah Amato of 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs at sarah.amato@us.af.mil 937-522-3252 by noon Oct. 12. Attending media should meet an 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs representatives at the Hope Hotel parking lot no later than 4:15 p.m. -30- 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office Air Force Materiel Command 937-522-3252 www.wpafb.af.mil