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Co-inventor of the airplane with his brother, Orville, he began studying flight, 1896; built first model airplane, 1899; began gliding, 1900; and achieved first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 17, 1903. — — Map (db m4664) HM
This is possibly the most famous aviation picture of all time. It was taken at 10:35 a.m., December 17, 1903 and shows Orville at the controls. Wilbur, running alongside to balance the machine on the monorail, had just let go of the right wing. . . . — — Map (db m222227) HM
The circle of lovely Hawthorn trees are a reminder of the Hawthorn Street home in Dayton, Ohio, where the Wright family lived during the time the brothers were building their flyer. Also, they are a reminder of the Hawthorn Hill Mansion. Wilbur . . . — — Map (db m222141) HM
A short life full of consequences an unfailing intellect. Imperturbable temper. Great self-reliance and as great modesty. Seeing the right clearly, pursuing it steadily. He lived and died.
Bishop Milton Wright
Journal entry . . . — — Map (db m222142) HM
This memorial honors Milo G. Burcham, native of Henry County, aviator, inventor, holder of world upside down stunt flying record, inducted into the Pioneer Aviation Hall of Fame, San Diego in 1984. He died during a test flight of the P-80 in 1944. — — Map (db m222228) HM
When you enter the front door, you feel like you are stepping back into 1867 to experience a visit with Milton, Susan, and their three sons, Reuchlin, Lorin, and baby, Wilbur.
Susan Wright wanted to settle down and own their own home for the . . . — — Map (db m152168) HM
