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The Wright Brothers Story

Format: Hardback
£9.99

The creative and technological genius of the Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, led to the first powered and controlled flight. Born in Ohio, USA, the brothers’ fascination with flight began at an early age. Their first powered aeroplane, ‘The Wright Flyer’, was tested at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Wilbur’s first flight was on 14 December 1903, but quickly stalled and crashed. Three days later, after repairs, Orville flew to 540ft and landed safely after 12 seconds; this was the first powered flight in aviation history. Packed with facts, figures and little-known details, this book charts the triumphs and tragedies of the Wright brothers as they set about making history together.

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Authors:
Roussel, Mike
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9780750970471
Illustrations Note:
100 Illustrations, black and white
Publication Date:
03/07/2017
Publisher:
The History Press Ltd
Year Published:
2017
Imprint:
The History Press Ltd
Place of Publication:
Stroud
Series:
The Story Series
Language:
English
SKU:
9780750970471

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