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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. This bid came as a response to a War Department request issued a month earlier for a " Heavier-than-air Flying Machine." While Wilbur Wright went off to Paris to promote the Wright Flyer, Orville Wright stayed in Dayton, Ohio to design a plane for the Army Signal Corps. By August Orvilles plane was ready and he headed to Fort Myer, Virginia, where the air trials were to take place. From August 20, 1908, to September 17, 1908, Orville performed test flights for the Army. On September 17th a split propeller caused the plane to crash, injuring Orville and killing his passenger, Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge. In spite of the crash the Army believed that the Wright plane would work. In July 1909, when Orville was able to fly again, he completed the test flights and surpassed all of the Armys requirements for a military plane: to carry a passenger for at least 125 miles at a speed of 40 miles per hour and stay aloft for at least one hour, easily transportable, controllable and steerable at all times and in all directions, and land without damage. On August 2, 1909, the Signal Corps accepted the Wright Flyer as the worlds first military aircraft, naming it Signal Corps Airplane No. 1
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Bring a piece of aviation history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of the Wright Flyer undergoing test flights at Fort Myer, VA in 1908. This historic moment marked the U.S. military's first foray into aviation, with the Wright Brothers submitting a bid to design a plane for the War Department just a year prior. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images from Space Images, ensuring your daily brew comes in a dose of aviation heritage. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of a well-crafted mug. Embrace the past, one sip at a time.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This print captures a significant moment in aviation history - the Wright Flyer test flights at Fort Myer, Virginia. In 1908, Orville Wright embarked on a series of air trials for the U. S. Army Signal Corps to showcase the capabilities of their groundbreaking invention. The journey began when the Wright Brothers responded to a War Department request for a "Heavier-than-air Flying Machine" by submitting a bid to design a plane for $25,000. While Wilbur promoted their creation in Paris, Orville remained in Dayton, Ohio, meticulously designing an aircraft specifically tailored for military use. Arriving at Fort Myer in August 1908 with his newly completed plane, Orville conducted numerous test flights over the course of one month. These flights aimed to meet and exceed all requirements set by the Army: carrying a passenger for at least 125 miles at 40 miles per hour while remaining airborne for an hour. However, tragedy struck on September 17th when a split propeller caused the aircraft to crash. Orville survived but sadly Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge lost his life. Despite this setback, faith in the potential of the Wright Flyer remained unwavering among Army officials. After recovering from his injuries and resuming flight operations in July 1909, Orville successfully completed all required tests and surpassed expectations set by the Army. On August 2nd that year, Signal Corps Airplane No. 1 was officially accepted as not only America's first military aircraft but also as an extraordinary achievement that forever changed human transportation possibilities. This remarkable image immortalizes both triumphs and tragedies experienced during these historic test flights - marking it as an iconic symbol of innovation and progress within aviation history.
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