Wilbur Collection (page 6)

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

Flight 85: Orville in flight over treetops, covering a distance of approximately 1, 760 feet in 40 1/5 seconds; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 Nov. 16

Damaged machine to the right of the launching track at the end of flight 31, piloted by Orville. The tall, white-shirted man in the foreground may be Charles E

The remodeled 1905 Wright machine, altered to allow the operator to assume a sitting position and to provide a seat for a passenger, on the launching track at Kill Devil Hills

Flight 30: machine close to the ground, Wilbur piloting, covering a distance of 784 feet in 22 3/4 seconds; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 Aug. 13

Flight 41: Orville flying to the left at a height of about 60 feet; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1905 Sept. 29

Wilbur Wright, age 30, seated facing right, half-length side view. Date 1897

Kill Devil Hill. Date 1900

Front view of glider in front of the camp building at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1911

Visitors and fellow campers in the Wrights work shed at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Left to right: Octave Chanute, Orville Wright, and Edward C. Huffaker seated at left and Wilbur Wright standing

Left front view of flight 46, Orville turning to the left, in the last photographed flight of 1905; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1905 Oct. 4

Orville making right turn, showing warping of wings, hill visible in front of him; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1902 Oct. 24

Camp at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1900

Side view of flight 45, Orville flying to the left at a considerable height; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1905 Oct. 3

Start of a glide; Wilbur in motion at left holding one end of glider (rebuilt with single vertical rudder), Orville lying prone in machine, and Dan Tate at right; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Wright brothers rebuilding their glider in a wooden shed erected in July to serve as a workshop and to house the glider in bad weather, August, 1901; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901 Aug

Group portrait in front of glider at Kill Devil Hill. Sitting: Horace Wright, Orville Wright, and Alexander Ogilvie; standing: Lorin Wright, and group of journalists

Wilbur Wright gliding from No. 2 Hill, west of the camp building. Date 1902 Oct. 10

Flying at Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904

Flight 19: Orville piloting, covering a distance of 356 feet, machine close to the ground; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 Aug. 5

Wilbur gliding down steep slope of Big Kill Devil Hill; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1902 Oct. 10

Childhood portrait of Wilbur Wright. Date between 1901 and 1928

Left front view of flight 46, Orville shown turning to the left, in the last photographed flight of 1905; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1905 Oct. 4

Side view of flight 45, Orville flying to the right close to the ground, covering a distance of about 14.2 miles in 25 minutes and 5 seconds; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1905 Sept. 3

Wilbur in glider turning rapidly to the left, Dan Tate running alongside; Big Kill Devil Hill. Date 1902 Oct. 10

Hill between Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hill. Date 1900

Crumpled glider wrecked by the wind on Hill of the Wreck (named after a shipwreck). Date 1900 Oct. 10

Powered 1903 machine in the shop. Date 1903

The Wright Memorial - Kill Devil Hills, USA
The Wright Memorial (by night) - on the principal dune of the Kill Devil Hills, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA. The site where The Wright Brothers undertook their first controlled

Wright has it Right 1908
Wilbur Wright, aided by the dazzling clearness of his headlight views the overcrowded chaos in the steets below from the seat of his aircfaft. Date: 1908

WRIGHT BROTHERS. Orville (left) (1871-1948) and Wilbur Wright (1867-1912). American pioneers in aviation

Mount Wilbur reflects into calm Fishercap Lake in Glacier National Park in Montana

King Alfonso XIII and Wilbur Wright at Pau
Wilbur Wright showing his plane to King Alfonso XIII of Spain at the Ecole d Aviation, Pau, France

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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.