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Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - First Army Flights; View of Wright Plane, 1909 July. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - First Army Flights; View of Wright Plane, 1909 July. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - First Army Flights; View of Wright Plane, 1909 July. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - First Army Flights; View of Wright Plane, 1909 July. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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. War Department offered them a $25, 000 contract if their Flyer reached a speed of 40 miles per hour]
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This historic photograph captures the moment of the Wright Brothers' groundbreaking test flights at Fort Myer, Virginia in July 1909. Orville and Wilbur Wright had been contracted by the U.S. War Department to demonstrate their Flyer aircraft, with the condition that it reach a speed of 40 miles per hour. In this image, taken by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, we see a clear view of the Wright Plane as it sits on the makeshift airfield. The brothers' determination and innovation in the field of aviation were about to change the course of history. The image, a glass negative from the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, offers a glimpse into the early days of flight research and development in the United States. The Wright Brothers' prototype aircraft, a biplane with a distinctive wingspan, sits proudly on the grassy landing ground, ready for takeoff. This photograph is an important piece of American history, showcasing the beginning of military aviation and the pioneering spirit of the Wright Brothers.
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