Wright Flyer Collection

Wilbur and Orville Wright with Flyer II at Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio, USA, May 1, 1904. The Wrights had a much more difficult time testing their aircraft at Huffman Prairie than at Kill Devil

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909. Spectators: Maj. G.O. Squier; Rep. Prince; Gen. Allen
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909. Spectators: Maj. G.O. Squier [Major General George Owen Squier]; Rep. Prince; Gen. Allen

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - First Army Flights, 1909 July. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909 - First Army Flights, 1909 July. [The Wright brothers conducted test flights at Fort Myer after the U.S

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - Spectators: Sen. Kean; Sen. Lodge; Sen. A.O. Bacon. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909 - Spectators: Sen. Kean; Sen. Lodge; Sen. A.O. [Augustus Octavius] Bacon. [The Wright brothers conducted test flights at Fort Myer after the U.S

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - First Army Flights; Lt. Frank Lahm And Lt. Fonlois. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909. First Army Flights; Lt. Frank Lahm And Lt. Fonlois [sic], 1909 July. [The Wright brothers conducted test flights at Fort Myer after the U.S

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - First Army Flights; Wilbur And Orville Wright... Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909 - First Army Flights; Wilbur And Orville Wright, Charlie Taylor; Putting Plane On Launching Rail

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909 - First Army Flights; Hangar, Orville Wright, Right, 1909 July. [The Wright brothers conducted test flights at Fort Myer after the U.S

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - Hangar, Wilbur Wright, Right, Showing His Objection To
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909 - First Army Flights; Hangar, Wilbur Wright, Right, Showing His Objection To Being Photographed

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909. Spectators: Mrs. Longworth; Sec. Knox... Sec. Nagle. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909. Spectators: Mrs. [Alice Lee Roosevelt] Longworth; Sec. Knox; Unidentified; Sec. Nagle

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - First Army Flights; View of Wright Plane, 1909 July
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909 - First Army Flights; View of Wright Plane, 1909 July. [The Wright brothers conducted test flights at Fort Myer after the U.S

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - Spectators: Robert Bacon; Sec. of War Dickinson... Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909 - Spectators: Robert Bacon; Sec. of War Dickinson; Sen. Elihu Root. [The Wright brothers conducted test flights at Fort Myer after the U.S

Wright Flyer test flights at Fort Myer, Virginia, USA, September 3, 1908. In January 1908, as a response to a War Department request for a " Heavier-than-air Flying Machine"

First flight of Wright brothers aircraft, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA, December 17, 1903. The first powered, heavier-than-air controlled flight in history flight lasted 12 seconds

Model, Static, 1905 Wright Flyer, 1953. Creator: Joseph D. Fallo
Model, Static, 1905 Wright Flyer, 1953. Wood and cloth exhibit model of the Wrights 1905 Flyer, in natural color scheme, with launching derrick and rail. 1/16 Scale

Wright Flyer, aircraft built by the Wright Brothers which made the first successful aeroplane flight in 1903
6014666 Wright Flyer, aircraft built by the Wright Brothers which made the first successful aeroplane flight in 1903 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

An important day in the history of aviation (colour litho)
2779556 An important day in the history of aviation (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An important day in the history of aviation)

American aviator Orville Wright inspecting the engine of his aeroplane (b / w photo)
3104881 American aviator Orville Wright inspecting the engine of his aeroplane (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wilbur Wrights aircraft in flight (colour litho)
2779431 Wilbur Wrights aircraft in flight (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilbur Wrights aircraft in flight)

Orville Wright flying his aeroplane in Berlin, August, 1909 (b / w photo)
3104880 Orville Wright flying his aeroplane in Berlin, August, 1909 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orville Wright flying his aeroplane in Berlin)

The conquest of the air (chromolitho)
1094162 The conquest of the air (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The conquest of the air. Native Americans watching a Wright biplane)

The first international air race meeting in Germany, the Berliner Flugwoche, Berlin-Johannisthal
3104883 The first international air race meeting in Germany, the Berliner Flugwoche, Berlin-Johannisthal, September - October 1909 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

American aviator Orville Wright and his flying machine (b / w photo)
3104751 American aviator Orville Wright and his flying machine (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orville Wright flying around the Statue of Liberty in New York Harhour, September 1909 (chromolitho)
2815941 Orville Wright flying around the Statue of Liberty in New York Harhour, September 1909 (chromolitho) by French School

Wilbur Wright making a flight at the Camp d Avours, France, 1908 (chromolitho)
1093962 Wilbur Wright making a flight at the Camp d Avours, France, 1908 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flight of the Wright Brothers aeroplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (colour litho)
3097343 Flight of the Wright Brothers aeroplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orville Wright flying his aeroplane over Temelhof airfield, Berlin (b / w photo)
3104890 Orville Wright flying his aeroplane over Temelhof airfield, Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wilbur Wright in the flyer, 1908. Creator: Anonymous
Wilbur Wright in the flyer, 1908. Private Collection

L Exposition aerienne, c. 1908. Creator: Munier, J. (active ca 1900)
L Exposition aerienne, c. 1908. Private Collection

Wilbur Wright and his sister, Katherine, 1909
Wilbur Wright, American aviator and his sister, Katherine, 1909. Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) and his brother Orville (1871-1948), were American inventors of aircraft

Wright Brothers Military Flyer of 1909. This was the worlds first military aeroplane, built by Orville (1871-1948) and Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) for the US Army Signal Corps

Wright Flyer Test Flights at Fort Myer, VA
The Wright Flyer demonstrations at Fort Myer, Virginia on September 3, 1908. In January 1907 the Wright Brothers submitted a bid to the U.S. War Department to design a plane for $25, 000

The Wright brothers first powered flight
Photograph of the first powered flight, made by Orville Wright on 17 December 1903 near Kill Devil Hill, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA

Engine of 1903 Wright Flyer C016 / 2530
Engine of Wright Flyer of 1903. Rear view of the 1903 motor of the Wright brothers (Orville and Wilbur) in their workshop on 1 January 1928, before its shipment to the Science Museum

The first flight of the Wright Flyer in 1903
Vintage aviation photo featuring the first flight of the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville Wright is piloting as brother Wilbur runs along beside

Replica of the Wright Flyer in flight over Czech Republic

Wright flyer, 1903

Wright flyer, 1903, side view

1903 Wright Flyer, museum display C016 / 2531
1903 Wright Flyer, museum display. The first powered flight was made by Orville Wright on 17 December 1903 near Kill Devil Hill, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA

Wright brothers, US aviation pioneers. Wilbur (1867-1912, right) and Orville (1871-1948, left) built and flew the first powered aircraft

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"The Wright Flyer: Pioneers of Aviation and the Birth of Flight" In May 1901, Wilbur and Orville Wright embarked on their journey to revolutionize the world with their groundbreaking invention - the Wright Flyer. Captured in a timeless photograph, they stand proudly beside Flyer II at Huffman Prairie in Dayton, Ohio. Little did they know that this moment would mark another significant milestone in aviation history. Fast forward to September 3, 1908, at Fort Myer in Virginia - the stage was set for the Wright brothers' test flights. With determination etched on their faces, they pushed boundaries and defied gravity as they soared through the skies aboard their remarkable creation. However, it was on December 17th that aviation witnessed its most pivotal moment. In Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, amidst gusty winds and anticipation hanging thickly in the air; Wilbur and Orville accomplished what seemed impossible - achieving sustained flight with their Model A aircraft. This iconic event forever changed humanity's perception of travel and opened up new horizons for exploration. Joseph D. Fallo's static model of the 1905 Wright Flyer serves as a testament to these visionary pioneers who dared to dream big. Their unwavering dedication brought about a paradigm shift that propelled mankind into an era where flying became not just a fantasy but a reality. The black-and-white photo captures an intimate glimpse into history when these audacious aviators took off from humble beginnings towards greatness. It symbolizes resilience against adversity and showcases how passion can overcome even seemingly insurmountable challenges. As Orville meticulously examines his aeroplane's engine in another monochrome image, we witness his commitment to perfectionism which played an instrumental role in shaping aviation technology as we know it today. A vibrant lithograph commemorates Wilbur's aircraft gracefully soaring through azure skies – capturing both its elegance and significance within one frame.