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Wright Brothers Memorial Plans Celebrations To Mark 120 Years Of The First Flight

The celebration will take place in Kill Devils Hill where the first flight took off.

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5 Reasons Why Ohio Is The Birthplace Of Aviation

Widely known as the "Birthplace of Aviation," there's more to Ohio than being the home of the Wright Brothers.

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Throwback: Detroit’s Former Status As An Airship Hub

How Detroit auto industry titans and aviation pioneers put the city on the map.

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The Evolution Of The Airplane

Aircraft design has changed a great deal since the Wright Brothers took to the skies. Let's take a look at some of the most significant milestones.

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How Glenn Curtiss Rivaled The Wright Brothers

The aviation industry has long had its fair share of legal battles.

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How Did The Wright Flyer Work?

It has been well over a century since the pioneering aircraft made its first flight.

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