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First Powered Flight
Filename: 990_16_X-Wright-Bros_6HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3298 (12.4MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Kitty Hawk
County: North Carolina
Country: United States
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First Powered Flight
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina: December 17, 1903 An intaglio-gravure of Orville Wright flying during the first powered and sustained flight while Wilbur is on the ground at right
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1900s 1903 Aircraft Airplanes Aviation Daytime Famous Events Famous People Famous Places Firsts Flight North Carolina Planes Sepia Transportation Turn Of The Century Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk Orville Wright
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a momentous event in history - the first powered flight by the Wright brothers. Taken on December 17,1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, this intaglio-gravure showcases Orville Wright soaring through the sky while his brother Wilbur stands on the ground at right. In this sepia-toned image from the early 1900s, we witness a pivotal milestone that forever changed human transportation and paved the way for modern aviation. The determination and ingenuity of these famous American inventors are palpable as they push boundaries and defy gravity. The photograph exudes a sense of excitement and wonderment as Orville takes flight against an expansive outdoor backdrop. The horizontal composition emphasizes both the vastness of their achievement and their humble beginnings amidst nature's beauty. As we gaze upon this vintage print, we are transported back to a time when aircraft were still a novelty. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those groundbreaking moments at Kitty Hawk over a century ago. This historical artifact from Underwood Archives is not just about machines but also about people who dared to dream big. It immortalizes an extraordinary feat that will forever be etched in our collective memory - an enduring symbol of human innovation and perseverance.
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