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The brothers Wright motored to the Aero Club new flying ground at Sheppey
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The brothers Wright motored to the Aero Club new flying ground at Sheppey
The brothers Wright motored to the Aero Club new flying ground at Sheppey, near Sheerness, where they inspected the trial and practice ground and visited the construction, repair and garage shed which are nearing completion. Mr. Wilbur W right described the grounds
as ideal for flying. Our picture shows the brothers leaving the sheds, Mr Orville Wright being on the front seat and Mr Wilbur Wright on the back. 4th May 1909
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21843686
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1900s 1909 Airfield Hangar Kent Rolls Royce South East
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In this print from 1909, we are transported back in time to witness a momentous occasion in aviation history. The Wright brothers, pioneers of flight, have arrived at the Aero Club's new flying ground at Sheppey, near Sheerness in England. With their characteristic determination and curiosity, they embark on an inspection of the trial and practice grounds. As the brothers make their way through the construction site, nearing completion with its repair and garage shed, it is evident that excitement fills the air. Mr. Wilbur Wright himself describes these grounds as ideal for flying - a testament to his keen eye for detail and expertise. The image captures a significant moment as the brothers depart from the sheds in a motor vehicle. In this snapshot of time, Mr. Orville Wright confidently sits in the front seat while Mr. Wilbur Wright takes his place at the back. This photograph not only showcases early 20th-century transportation technology with its Rolls Royce motor car but also symbolizes progress and innovation within aviation itself. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those humble beginnings when two determined individuals dared to dream of conquering the skies. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, this historical gem allows us to appreciate both our past achievements and our limitless potential for future exploration and discovery within aviation.
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