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Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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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. War Department offered them a $25, 000 contract if their Flyer reached a speed of 40 miles per hour]
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Wright Flights at Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909: Pioneering the Skies with the Wright Brothers This historic photograph captures a pivotal moment in aviation history at Fort Myer, Virginia, in July 1909. Orville Wright, one of the Wright brothers, is seen standing proudly next to their Flyer, a biplane that had just completed a test flight. The U.S. War Department had offered the Wrights a contract worth $25,000 if their Flyer reached a speed of 40 miles per hour. The Wright brothers, pioneers in aviation, had made their first powered, controlled, and sustained heavier-than-air flight on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their groundbreaking achievement marked the beginning of the aviation era. In this image, taken by Harris & Ewing, the Wright brothers' Flyer is housed in a hangar, with Orville overseeing the proceedings. The innovative technology and the promise of air transport had already begun to capture the public's imagination, and the Wright brothers' collaboration with the U.S. military further solidified their place in history. This photograph is a testament to the spirit of innovation and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that characterized the early 20th century. The Wright brothers' pioneering work laid the foundation for the aviation industry and paved the way for the development of modern air transport. This image is a valuable addition to any collection focusing on the history of aviation, innovation, and American history.
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