Wilbur Collection (page 5)

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

Rear view of flight 46, Orville shown flying at a high altitude over Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1905 Oct. 4

Long-range view of flight 69, in which Orville covered a distance of 358 feet in 1 minute and 31 seconds, large tree in the foreground, machine in the background; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio

Wilbur Wright gliding, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901

Orville Wright and AB Lambert flying; Simms Station, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1910

Rear view of the Wright brothers 1903 motor in the shop, January 1, 1928, before its shipment to the Science Museum in London on January 31, 1928. Date 1928 Jan. 1

Wilbur with visitors and fellow campers in front of the Wrights work shed at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Left to right: Edward C

View of the camp at Kitty Hawk from the northeast, showing its condition at the time of Wilburs arrival on April 10, 1908

Rear view of flight 46, Orville turning to the left; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1905 Oct. 4

Tom Tate in front of camp building at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1911

Gliding; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1902

Wilbur Wright working in the bicycle shop. Date 1897

1903 machine, front view. Date 1903

Flight 23: front view of the machine in flight to the right, Orville at the controls, making two complete circles of the field at Huffman Prairie in 2 minutes and 45 seconds; Dayton, Ohio

Side view from below of Orville soaring in level flight, spectators looking up at glider; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1911 Oct

Orville Wright, Major John F. Curry, and Colonel Charles Lindbergh, who came to pay Orville a personal call at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. June 22, 1927. Date 1927 June 22

The Wright brothers camp near Kitty Hawk, taken from the north, two groups of trees to the left, side view of their tent to the right. Date 1900

Tom Tate, son of Captain Tates half-brother Daniel Tate, posing with a drum fish in front of 1900 Wright glider. Date 1900

Series of flights from May through July, just after the opening of the Wright Flying School, probably Orville acting as instructor; Simms Station, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1910

Right front view from below of flight 46, Orville turning to the right; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1905 Oct. 4

Left view of Wilbur gliding, Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station and Weather Bureau buildings in distance; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1902 Oct. 10

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

Orville at left wing end of upended glider, bottom view; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901

Left rear view of glider at a low altitude, showing the fixed vertical fin attached to a front strut; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1911

Orville Wright and Edwin H. Sines, neighbor and boyhood friend, filing frames in the back of the Wright bicycle shop. Date 1897

Long-range view of the Wright brothers camp and Kitty Hawk Bay. Date 1908

Distant view of Bishop Milton Wright during his first ride in an airplane, when Orville attained an altitude of 350 feet at Simms Station, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1910

Underside view of the Wright brothers reconstructed 1903 motor. Date 1928 Jan. 10

Distant view of the Wright brothers camp at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901

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

View from the top of Kill Devil Hill; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901

Close-up view of airplane, including the pilot and passenger seats. Date 1911

Wilbur Wright in prone position on glider just after landing, its skid marks visible behind it and, in the foreground, skid marks from a previous landing; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901

A glide with the double-rudder machine moving to the left, north slope of Big Kill Devil Hill. Date 1902 Oct. 2

Side view of Wilbur Wright piloting a glider in level flight almost overhead, moving to left, showing bottom wing and elevator. Date 1901

1901 glider soaring, photograph from an out of focus, water-damaged negative. Original negative is blurred. Date 1901

Rear view of Wilbur making a right turn in glide from No. 2 Hill, right wing tipped close to the ground. Note on reference print: See also Bain negative (LC-B2-83-4) and file print in lot 10965

Large crowd of spectators gathered at the edge of a field at Simms Station, Dayton, Ohio, where a series of flights were conducted from May through July

First flight, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10: 35 a. m. ; Kitty Hawk
First flight, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10:35 a.m.; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Photograph shows the first powered, controlled, sustained flight

View of Kitty Hawk from the camp building. Date 1911

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Wilbur Wright: Pioneering the Skies with Unwavering Determination In this captivating collection of photographs, we catch a glimpse into the extraordinary life and achievements Wright, one half of the legendary duo known as the Wright Brothers. The journey begins in 1903 with a remarkable image capturing Wilbur and Orville Wright beside their second powered machine. Their unwavering dedication to flight is evident as they stand proudly next to their creation, poised to make history. Fast forward to 1908, where we witness aviation reaching new heights with M. Wilbur Wright's groundbreaking aeroplane taking flight. This pivotal moment marks a turning point in human exploration of the skies. Delving deeper into their ingenuity, we explore plans for the iconic 1903 Biplane - an engineering marvel that paved the way for modern aviation. The intricate diagrams showcase their meticulous attention to detail and innovative design principles. Wilbur's passion for flying extends beyond machines; he fearlessly takes flight himself on his glider in 1902. With wings outstretched against a breathtaking backdrop, he embodies both grace and courage. A historic encounter unfolds before our eyes as Griffith Brewer joins forces with Wilbur after an awe-inspiring flight. Their exchange captures not only camaraderie but also mutual respect between two pioneers pushing boundaries together. Perhaps one of the most iconic images captured is that of the first-ever flight by the famous "Wright Flyer. " Against all odds, it soars above Kitty Hawk Bay – forever etching itself into history books as a testament to human innovation. As we delve further into Wilbur's world, we witness him amidst his machine in 1905 – determination radiating from his gaze, and is here that dreams take shape and aspirations become reality through sheer perseverance.