Experience the Wright Brothers

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  • "The Air Mail Story"
    Excerpts from a 1992 film by The Smithsonian Institution/ Atlas Video, Inc. [more info]

Part 1:
Wright brothers' first flight
(running time :26)
Wright Brothers plane at Kittyhawk
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Part 2:
Wright brothers' military demonstration at Ft. Myer
(running time 1:20)
Wright Brother's plane at demonstration
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Part 3:
Wright brothers inspire others around the globe (running time :28)
old mono wing plane
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Part 4:
1920 commercial carriers and airmail featuring Charles Lindbergh (running time 1:36)
Charles Linberg standing next to his 'Spirit of St. Louis'
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Part 5:
Amelia Earhart started her career as a airmail pilot
(running time 1:27)
Amelia Earhart standing on a runway
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