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1905 Wright Flyer

1905 flyer at Huffman Prairie

Photograph of the 1905 Wright Flyer, taken at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field in Dayton, Ohio. The 1905 Wright Flyer is often referred to as the world’s first practical airplane because it was capable of rising into the air, extended operator-controlled flight, and landing safely.



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