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Wreckage of the Wright Brothers' Flyer
1908
LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States
Wreckage of Wright Brothers' Flyer in which aviator Thomas Selfridge was killed, making him the first man to die in a powered plane. Orville Wright was injured in the crash, but recovered.
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Details
- Title: Wreckage of the Wright Brothers' Flyer
- Date: 1908
- Location: Fort Myer, VA
- Physical Dimensions: B/W NEGATIVE
- Subject Keywords: Orville Wright, Accidents, Virginia, Thomas E.-Death Selfridge, Wright, American, Flyer, Us, Planes, Aircraft, 1900s
- Publisher: TimeLife
- Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
- Provider: LIFE
- Original ID: TimeLife_image_766285
- Credits: MANSELL COLLECTION
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