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Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909 C017 / 7837
Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909. US aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) taking off in a Wright Model A, one of several aircraft built by him and his brother Orville Wright (1871-1948). This flight was one of two that took place on 29 September 1909. On one of the flights, Wilbur piloted the aircraft over New York Harbour and around the Statue of Liberty, seen by millions in a flight lasting less than five minutes. It was part of a celebration of 300 years of New York history. A canoe (seen here) was attached to the aircraft in case of a water landing. This photograph is from the Bain News Service, one of the USAs earliest news picture libraries
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1900s 1909 Aerial Aeronautical Aeronautics Aeroplane Aircraft Airplane Aviation Aviator Bain News Service Canoe Celebration Demonstration Early Flight Flyer Flying Journalist Manhattan New York New York City North American Photographer Pilot Pioneer Pioneering Powered Flight Taking Off Transport Reporter Wilbur Wright Wright Brothers
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This print captures a momentous event in aviation history - the flight of the Wright Model A aircraft by US aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright. In 1909, Wilbur took off in this remarkable aircraft, one of many built by him and his brother Orville Wright. The flight depicted here was part of a grand celebration commemorating 300 years of New York history. In an awe-inspiring demonstration, Wilbur piloted the aircraft over New York Harbor and circled around the iconic Statue of Liberty. This breathtaking sight was witnessed by millions as it lasted less than five minutes. To ensure safety during potential water landings, a canoe can be seen attached to the aircraft. The photograph itself is from the prestigious Bain News Service, one of America's earliest news picture libraries. It showcases not only technological advancements but also highlights human ingenuity and determination. Wilbur Wright's pioneering spirit shines through in this image, symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit of progress and exploration. As he takes off into the sky with grace and confidence, we are reminded that dreams can indeed take flight. This monochrome snapshot serves as a testament to both historical significance and technological innovation that forever changed our world. It immortalizes an extraordinary chapter in North American history when powered flights became a reality thanks to these visionary aviators - the legendary Wright brothers.
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