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Tag Archives: Wilbur Wright
Greetings from Kitty Hawk!
This Monday, December 17, marks the 115th anniversary of the first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. We are all familiar with the iconic image of the Wright Flyer in flight with Wilbur Wright running alongside at Kill Devil Hills. … Continue reading
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Tagged first flight, Kitty Hawk, MS-1, Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright
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December 17, 1903: “Success Four Flights…”
At 10:35 a.m. on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers achieved the impossible, the first powered flight. On the first attempt, Orville would fly a distance of 120 feet in 12 seconds. The brothers would go on to make 3 … Continue reading
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Tagged aviation history, Bishop Milton Wright, first flight, MS-1, Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright
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A Sesquicentennial Reached: Happy 150th birthday to Wilbur Wright!
150 years ago today Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) was born on a farm near New Castle, Indiana. Take a moment to look skyward and, as you see an airplane pass over, wish Wilbur a happy 150th birthday. Enjoy a few photographs … Continue reading
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