Start of the first flight of 1905, Orville Wright at control
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Start of the first flight of 1905, Orville Wright at control
Start of the first flight of 1905, Orville Wright at controls of the machine, near the hangar at Huffman Prairie. The two figures in the center are probably Wilbur Wright and Charles E. Taylor. The catapult launching device appears for the first time in a photograph. Date 1905 June 23
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Appears Brothers Catapult Center Controls Device Figures Hangar Huffman Launching Orville Prairie Start Taylor Wilbur Wright
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This photograph marks the historic moment of the first powered, controlled, and sustained flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft, achieved by the Wright Brothers, Orville (at the controls) and Wilbur, on June 23, 1905, at Huffman Prairie in Dayton, Ohio. The brothers' invention, the Wright Flyer III, revolutionized human transportation and opened the door to the aviation industry. In this image, Orville focuses intently on the flight controls, while Wilbur and their mechanic, Charles E. Taylor, look on from the center. The innovative catapult launching device, which provided the initial thrust for the aircraft, is clearly visible in the foreground. This photograph, a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, captures a pivotal moment in human history and the dawn of aviation.
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