The Wright Brothers

FIRST IN FLIGHT
Wilbur and Orville Wright revolutionized transportation when they became the first men to achieve powered flight. Through planning, ingenuity, and more than a little bravery, the Wright Brothers threw open the doors to unimagined mobility and international commerce.

Did You Know?
741M | passengers carried by US domestic flights in 2017 alone |
1903 | The year Orville and Wilbur first achieved powered and controlled flight with the Wright Flyer |
1 | time the brothers flew together on the same plane. Their father feared he could lose both sons in the event of a single accident |
0 | High school diplomas between the two brothers |
Check out the Wright Brothers official site at www.wrightbrothers.info


