Name: Wright Brothers are First in Flight
Duration: 175
Description: Inspired by a childhood toy, Orville and Wilbur go on to design and fly the world's first powered airplane.

Inspired by a childhood toy, Orville and Wilbur go on to design and fly the world's first powered airplane.

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Inspired by a childhood toy, Orville and Wilbur go on to design and fly the world&#8217;s first powered airplane.

Wright Brothers are First in Flight

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