The remarkable story of the tremendous Wright Brothers is re-created in this informative, enthralling resource. With accessible explanations and technical explorations, this documentation of the first successful flight celebrates the fathers of modern aviation and includes detailed and accurate depictions of the first airplane. Contemporary photographs complement the specially commissioned diagrams and schematics—offering a truly inspiring and educational ode to the brothers and their historic achievement.
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Fred E. C. Culick is a leading expert in aeronautics and astronautics and a professor of mechanical engineering at the California Institute of Technology. He is a founding member of the AIAA 1903 Wright Flyer Project, whose goal is to replicate the Wright brothers' first aircraft. He lives in Pasadena, California. Spencer Dunmore is a historian and novelist specializing in military history. He is the author of Bomb Run, Final Approach, In Great Waters, and Squadron and the coauthor of Exploring the Lusitania. He lives in Burlington, Ontario.
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