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Join us at Wright Brothers Day on October 5!
Join us in the Student Union Atrium on Thursday, October 5, from 11:00-2:00 for the Wright State’s annual celebration of Wright Brothers Day. We will have an exhibit and trivia about the Wright Brothers. We’ll also have treats and giveaways! … Continue reading
Celebrating the First Flight: The Early Years
The five year anniversary of the First Flight was a quiet affair for the Wright family. In December 1908, Wilbur was flying in France, while Orville was at home in Dayton recuperating from injuries sustained in September airplane accident at … Continue reading
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“Success…”
On Monday, December 14, 1903, Wilbur Wright made an unsuccessful attempt to fly the power-driven, heavier-than-air machine that he and his brother Orville had developed. After 3.5 seconds in the air, the engine stalled, but luckily Wilbur and the machine … Continue reading
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