Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton, USAF (Ret.)The 2018 Wright Memorial Dinner honored Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton, USAF (Ret.) for his extraordinary achievements as a history-making African American aviator in service to his country, and tireless, continuing contributions to the advancement of aviation education and advocacy.

The Aero Club’s Wright Memorial Dinner was held on Friday, December 14, at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC.