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By: Ole Steen Hansen

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight, this series presents the exciting history of aviation. Vivid illustrations and photographs show aviation’s greatest moments, famous pilots, and the multitude of aircraft to date from military to commercial planes.

The Wright Brothers and Other Pioneers of Flight: On December 17, 1903. the Wright brothers made the first successful powered flight at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The venture kicked off a frenzy for flight at the turn of the century. Delight in the triumphs and follies of aviation’s greatest pioneers as you learn how their achievements paved the way for modern flight.