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Wright Flyer at LeMans, France
Description:
View of crowd watching the Wright Flyer airplane during its first public flight at LeMans, France. Typed on back: "Aircraft, Wright Bros., 1908." Handwritten on back: "The Wright Flyer. Location: LeMans, France near the factory of Leon Bollee. Date: Aug. 8, 1908 (first flight). Set altitude record of 110 meters on December 18, 1908. Piloted by Wilbur Wright."
Details
Resource ID:
na041418
Date Issued:
1908
Format:
1 postcard ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Filing Location:
Aircraft
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.