First Flight

The Wright brothers made the first powered flight on this day in 1903. Orville mans the plane, lying on his stomach to reduce wind resistance, while Wilbur runs alongside. The flight lasted 12 seconds and covered about 120 feet.

Orville Wright, Nat Geo Image Collection https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/2020/12/wright-brothers-flight-airplane/