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- Wilbur Wright at Le Mans, France, with Ernest Zens, a Balloonist, circa 1908 - After his impressive demonstration flights at Le Mans, France, in 1908, Wilbur Wright became one of the most celebrated men in Europe. Monarchs, politicians, and business leaders came to see him fly, as did fellow aviators. Wright took more than 40 passengers up into the sky with him during his French flights, including balloonist Ernest Zens.
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Wilbur Wright at Le Mans, France, with Ernest Zens, a Balloonist, circa 1908
After his impressive demonstration flights at Le Mans, France, in 1908, Wilbur Wright became one of the most celebrated men in Europe. Monarchs, politicians, and business leaders came to see him fly, as did fellow aviators. Wright took more than 40 passengers up into the sky with him during his French flights, including balloonist Ernest Zens.