1903 Wright Flyer Propeller Tip

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC, United States

The 1903 Wright Flyer used fabric on its propeller tips for reinforcement. The propellers were made from two laminations of wood and carved to shape by hand.

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Title: 1903 Wright Flyer Propeller Tip

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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