Wright Brothers Piloting Their 1902 Glider in 1903, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
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Artifact Overview
The Wright brothers' 1902 glider was their third aircraft tested at Kill Devil Hills in as many years. It was also the first built with aerodynamic calculations based on the Wrights' own wind tunnel tests. The improvements in performance were stunning. The brothers made more than 700 glides in 1902. Many were over 500 feet long, and some exceeded 600 feet.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
21 October 1903
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.B.34545
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 5 in
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