Orville Collection (page 3)

ORVILLE E. BABCOCK (1835-1884). American army officer

WHISKEY RING TRIAL, 1876. Opening of the trial United States vs. Orville E. Babcock in St. Louis, Missouri. Babcock, then Secretary to the President, Ulysses S

WRIGHT BROTHERS BIPLANE. German engraving, early 20th century

Orville with Scipio, a St. Bernard dog he acquired in March
Orville Wright with Scipio, a St. Bernard dog he acquired in March, 1917. Date 1921 Feb

Close-up view of damaged 1903 machine, rudder frame broken in landing, on ground at end of last flight. Date 1903 Dec. 17

View of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, which includes the bay, photographed by the Wright brothers in the vicinity of their 1900 camp, where they conducted their first gliding experiments in October

Flight 29: machine close to the ground, Orville piloting, covering a distance of 640 feet in 15 seconds; Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 Aug. 13

Childhood portraits of Wilbur Wright. Date between 1901 and 1928

Magneto side of the Wright four-cylinder motor used in 1911. Date 1911

Closeup view of the Wright brothers tent at Kitty Hawk, a half mile from Captain Tates home. Date 1900

Orville Wright, age 34, head and shoulders, with mustache. Date 1905

Glider at Kitty Hawk. Date 1911

Close-up view of rudders and elevator of glider in front of the camp building at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1911

Side view of flight 41, showing the machine traveling to the right, with double horizontal rudder in front and double vertical rudder behind, as Orville flew 12 miles; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio

Rear view of the Wright brothers four-cylinder motor as installed in their 1903 airplane. Date 1928 Jan. 6

Three-quarter left rear view of glider in flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1911

Side view of glider flying as a kite near the ground, Wilbur at left and Orville at right, glider turned forward to right and tipped downward. Date 1901

Long-range view of the Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station and Weather Bureau Station. Date 1900

1903 machine on the launching track at Big Kill Devil Hill, prior to the December 14th trial. Four men from the Kill Devil Hills Lifesaving Station helped move it from the shed to the hill

Three-quarter right front view of Wright glider descending from Big Hill. One of four photographs of gliding activities taken on October 27, 1903, when Wilbur and Orville each made two glides

Wilbur in prone position in damaged machine, on ground after unsuccessful trial of December 14, 1903, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Photographs shows the shadow cast by the photographer. Date 1903 Dec

Glider being prepared for flight by Orville and assistants; a number of reporters stand off to the right. Date 1911

Long-range view of machine on launching track, showing hangar nearby and hummocky ground of former swamp at Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 June or July

Left side view of glider flying as a kite, in level flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1900

Front view of glider outside camp building at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1911

Wilbur gliding to the right, bottom view of glider. Date 1902 Oct. 10

Kill Devil Hill, view from the back side. Date 1901

Right front view of glider in flight. Date 1911

Orville piloting the third flight of December 17, 1903; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1903 Dec. 17

Orville Wright before he grew a mustache, side view facing right, half length. Date 1897

Orville seated in Wright airplane with Albert B. Lambert before takeoff; Simms Station, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1910 May 18

Right rear view of one of the successful glides made on October 21, 1903 with the 1902 glider (one of three pictures taken on this date); Kitty Hawk camp buildings in the distance. Date 1903 Oct. 21

Kill Devil Hill, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901

Start of the first flight of 1905, Orville Wright at controls of the machine, near the hangar at Huffman Prairie. The two figures in the center are probably Wilbur Wright and Charles E. Taylor

Left front side of the Wright brothers reconstructed 1903 motor. Date 1928 Jan. 10

Nine of the ten Dayton boys. Group photograph shows (seated, left to right): Frank Gilbert, William Andrews, Joe Boyd, and Lorin Wright

Wilbur Wright, age 38, head and shoulders, about 1905; one of the earliest published photographs of him. Date 1905

Distant view of the Wright airplane just after landing, taken from the starting point, with wing-rest in center of picture and launching rail at right

Side view of Dan Tate, left, and Wilbur, right, flying the 1902 glider as a kite. Date 1902 Sept. 19

Launching track on Big Hill, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and north slope of Kill Devil Hill. Date 1903 Dec. 14

1903 machine and large camp building where it was housed, and smaller building used as a workshop and living quarters at Kill Devil Hills. Date 1903 Nov. 24

Left side view of the 1900 Wright glider before installation of forward horizontal control surface, flying as a kite, tipped forward; Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station

Side view of Wilbur gliding in level flight, moving to right near bottom of Big Hill; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. 1902 Oct. 10

View of the camp building at Kitty Hawk from the northwest, showing the old building to the left and the newly constructed building on the right

Wilbur gliding in level flight, single rear rudder clearly visible; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1902 Oct. 17

1901 glider being flown as a kite, Wilbur at left side, Orville at right; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901

The Wright home, 7 Hawthorn Street; Dayton, Ohio. Date between 1901 and 1914

Left rear view of glider at a high altitude; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1911

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"Orville: The Visionary Aviator Who Soared to New Heights" Step back in time with Orville Wright, one half of the legendary duo that revolutionized aviation. In this captivating 1903 photo, we catch a glimpse of the determined brothers standing proudly next to their second powered machine. The Wright Bros and planes became synonymous with innovation and progress. Delve into history as you explore the meticulously crafted plans of the Wright Brothers' groundbreaking 1903 Biplane. This diagram offers a fascinating insight into their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Kitty Hawk Bay, viewed from the very camp where these pioneers set out on their extraordinary journey. It was here that they defied gravity and propelled humanity towards new horizons. Zooming in on a close-up view of Orville's machine perched on its launching track at Huffman Prairie, one can almost feel his anticipation before taking flight. Every nut and bolt carefully assembled by hand, every calculation made with precision - all leading up to that exhilarating moment when dreams took flight. Witness Flight 41 through an awe-inspiring lens as Orville gracefully maneuvers his aircraft to the left at an impressive height above ground level. With each passing moment, he pushed boundaries previously thought impossible - forever etching his name in history books. In another remarkable image capturing Flight 46, Orville skillfully turns left amidst boundless skies. His determination knows no bounds as he continues pushing himself further than ever before - paving the way for future aviators who would follow in his footsteps. Flight 41 remains etched in our memories; it is here that we witness Orville soaring majestically through vast expanses at an astonishing altitude of approximately six feet above ground level. A testament to human ingenuity and perseverance against all odds. Relive those monumental first moments at Kitty Hawk as you witness firsthand the birth of flight.