The "Flyer" makes a perfect take-off. Orville Wright, arranged that this photograph would be taken of the first controlled, sustained and powered heavier-than-air flight. 17th December, 1903.

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The "Flyer" makes a perfect take-off. Orville Wright, arranged that this photograph would be taken of the first controlled, sustained and powered heavier-than-air flight. 17th December, 1903.

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