Kill Devil Hills in Dare County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The First Flight
Photographed By Kevin W., July 19, 2008
1. The First Flight Marker
"The flight lasted only 12 seconds, but nevertheless the first in the history of the world in which a machine carrying a man had raised itself by its own power into full flight, had sailed forward without reduction of speed, and had finally landed at a point as high as that from which it had started."Orville Wright, 1903
The first flight, December 17, 1903, 10:35 a.m., 120 feet in 12 seconds. Orville Wright is at the controls, lying prone on the lower wing.
Running alongside to balance the machine on the monorail, Wilbur Wright has just released his hold of the right wing.
Erected by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is December 17, 1753.
Location. 36° 1.179′ N, 75° 40.126′ W. Marker is in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, in Dare County. Marker can be reached from Wright Brothers National Monument Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kill Devil Hills NC 27948, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
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Photographed By Kevin W., July 19, 2008
2. The First Flight Marker
In the background can be seen the commemorative granite boulder and replica monorail marking the lift-off point of four flights on December 17, 1903.
Photographed By R.D. Stroud, June 3, 2010
3. The First Flight Sculpture
"...To honor the memory of Orville and Wilber Wright and the citizens of North Carolina who welcomed and assisted them. ..."
Photographed By R.D. Stroud, June 3, 2010
4. The First Flight Sculpture
Photographed By R.D. Stroud, June 3, 2010
5. The First Flight Sculpture
Stephen H. Smith, Sculptor
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,385 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on June 18, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
