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The famous photo of the first flight of the Wright Flyer
The famous photo of the first flight of the Wright Flyer flying at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at 10.35am on 17 December 1903 taken by John T. Daniels. Wilbur Wright stands on the right. Date: 1903
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This iconic photograph captures the historic moment of the first powered, controlled, and sustained flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft, the Wright Flyer, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903. The image, taken by John T. Daniels at 10:35 am, shows Wilbur Wright (right) standing next to the successful flying machine. The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, had dedicated years of research and experimentation to achieve this groundbreaking achievement in human transportation. The Wright Flyer, with its 12.3-meter wingspan and a weight of 689 kilograms, took off from a wooden launching rail and traveled 36.5 meters in 12 seconds, reaching a height of about 3 meters. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, determination, and innovation of the Wright Brothers and marks a pivotal moment in human history, leading to the development of modern aviation. The Wright Flyer paved the way for the era of air travel and revolutionized the world of transportation.
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