Orville Wright flies the Wright Brother's Flyer which flew 12 seconds in Dec 17, 1903 for the world's first controlled powered flight

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Orville Wright flys the Wright Brother's Flyer which flew 12 seconds in Dec 17, 1903 for the world's first controlled powered flight - the bronze and steel statue weighs 10,000 pounds and can withstand a 140 mph wind - Stephen Smith was the sculptor - Wright Brothers National Memorial - Outer Banks - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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