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Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia

14 Dec 2003

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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

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Dec 14, 2003

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15

Wright brothers shaped flight through grit and teamwork

Dayton historian notes the Wright brothers outlasted rivals like Langley and Pearse, using disciplined engineering, bicycle craft, and a supportive environment. Orville flew first on December 17 1903 at Kill Devil Hills, with Wilbur following, while others failed to prove motorized flight.

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Dayton, Ohio Wright Brothers Wrights Dayton Ohio Dick Knapinski Experimental Aircraft Association Oshkosh Wis Orville Kill Devil Hills Kitty Hawk N.C Wilbur Gustave Whitehead Redding Conn Samuel Pierpont Langley Potomac River New Zealand Richard Pearse Pearse John Daniels Kill Devil Hills Coast Guard Collier's Weekly Wilbur Wright N. C
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Wrights celebrate 100th anniversary with air festival

First flight center at Kill Devil Hills marks a century since the Wright brothers first flight with a weeklong aviation festival. Seven witnesses observed the earliest hops, including Wilbur and Orville Wright, as 300 to 400 planes are expected to pass through the memorial to honor the milestone. President Bush is slated to attend the morning of the 17th. Lt Col Chris Ross oversees safety meetings for the crowded event.

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Kill Devil Hills N.C Wilbur Orville Wright Wright Brothers National Memorial Bush Air Force Chris Ross
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