Wright Brothers Photographs
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Item Identifier Number
ms1_17_2_12
Creation Date
9-21-1908
Collection
MS-1: Wright Brothers Collection
Description
Wilbur Wright's record setting flight at Camp d'Auvours near Le Mans. Wilbur established a world endurance record of one hour 31 minutes and 25 seconds. Spectators included Henry White, the American Ambassador to France. The flight won the Aero Club of France prize of about $1000.
Publisher Repository
Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Digital Services Department; Wright State University Libraries
Document Type
Image
Media Type
Photographic postcard, black and white
Permissions
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Date Digital
9-7-2000
Digitization Specification
AGFA DuoScan T2000XL
Spatial Coverage
Le Mans, France
Keywords
ms1_17_2_12; European Flights; Airplanes--Distance records; Camp d'Auvours; Flight; Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912; Clouds; Demonstration flights; Wright Model A Flyer; Sunsets; Airplanes
Image Location
Rights Statement
