Here's An Idea That Really Took Off 96 Years Ago Today

I couldn't help but notice that it was 96 years ago today in Kitty Hawk NC when Orville and Wilbur Wright took turns piloting their new airplane and became the first men to fly.  They flew their airplane four times with the longest flight lasting almost a minute and covering almost 900 feet.

Here is a neat website dedicated to the event with a lot of links.

http://www.countdowntokittyhawk.com/

You can easily spend an hour there.  While you enjoy the latest on Orvil and Wilbur Wright, I'll fly away.


Posted by Marvin David Webster at Thursday, December 17, 2009 7:12 PM
Categories: History
Tags: flying
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