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Orville Wright tests his glider at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA, 1911. Creator: NASA
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Orville Wright tests his glider at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA, 1911. Creator: NASA
Orville Wright tests his glider at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA, 1911. On October 24, 1911 Orville tested a new glider and broke all the previous gliding records by actually soaring and staying in flight for 9 minutes and 45 seconds. His record lasted for over a decade
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This print captures a pivotal moment in aviation history - Orville Wright's groundbreaking glider test at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1911. With the vast expanse of the American landscape as his backdrop, Orville embarked on a daring experiment that would forever change the course of air transport. On that fateful day, October 24th, Orville shattered all previous records by soaring through the skies for an astonishing 9 minutes and 45 seconds. His remarkable achievement not only solidified his place as a pioneer but also set a record that stood unchallenged for over a decade. In this image, we witness the determination etched on Orville's face as he takes flight aboard his innovative glider. Alongside him stands Wilbur Wright, his brother and partner in their relentless pursuit of manned flight. Together, they defied gravity and pushed boundaries with their experimental aircraft designs. As we gaze upon this snapshot from NASA's archives, we are reminded of the audacity and ingenuity displayed by these visionary men. Their unwavering commitment to conquering the skies paved the way for future generations of aviators and transformed our world forever. Let us celebrate this iconic moment in history when two brothers dared to dream big and took humanity to new heights.
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