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The Wright Brothers Story
Mike Roussel
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Description for The Wright Brothers Story
Hardback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 124 x 185. .
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750970471
SKU
V9780750970471
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Mike Roussel
Mike Roussel has previously written Joe Smith: Spitfire's Forgotten Designer, as well as co-authoring Shipwrecks of the Cunard Line and The Union Castle Line. He is an active supporter of Solent Sky Aviation Museum.
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