BELOIT, Wis. --

An historic flight 100 years ago in Beloit is the center of celebration.

Arthur Pratt Warner brought aviation to Wisconsin, beginning with a few hops in a Beloit farm field.

On Wednesday morning, history was brought to life.

Morgan Elementary School was Morgan Farm, and its students' playground was the site of something extraordinary.

"Today we're celebrating Arthur Warner's aviation accomplishments, a celebration that began right here in Beloit, 100 years ago," said Rose Dorsey, of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame.

On Nov. 4, 1909, Arthur "AP" Warner and his Curtiss-designed airplane made Wisconsin history by flying for the first time.

On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Air National Guard F-16s roared overhead, celebrating modern aviation.

On the ground, an ultrasport aircraft recreated Warner's original flight, making several passes, just barely leaving the ground.