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Orville and Wilbur Thrills and Chills Flying into History
Orville & Wilbur
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Thrills and Chills
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Flying into History
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In 1908 and1909, Orville and Wilbur Wright demonstrated their machine to the world with cameras rolling.

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The Wright Exhibition team brought the airplane to thousands through their performances. They flew a president, appeared over New York, and even made a comedy!

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As Wrights and their students receded into retirement, their achievements were often recalled in celebration of aviation's dramatic development.

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