On December 17th, 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright became the first to fly a manned heavier-than-air aircraft. While the flight was short (12 seconds) and covered a short distance (120 feet), subsequent flights became longer and covered greater distances.

With each improvement in their flying machines the Wright Brothers became more covetous of their inventions, unwilling to sell them outright but rather leasing them. Time overcame them, however, as more and more inventors created more and more airplanes.

By the Great War in 1918 many aircraft like the Curtiss Jenny JN-4 which was used for training and airplanes like the Sopwith Camel had come into existence, flying above 20,000 feet and dog fighting with German fighters and bombers.

These models are exact replicas of the original Wright Flyer, can easily be assembled and flown, and will provide hours of enjoyment for any aviation enthusiast.

	Whitewings Giant Rubber Band Powered Wright Flyer On December 17th, 1903 the Wright Brothers accomplished the first manned powered flight which lasted a mere 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. Subsequent flights remained aloft longer, and covered greater distances as the Wright brothers gained flight experience. $40.00
	Whitewings Mini-Wright Flyer On December 17th, 1903 the Wright Brothers amazed the world with a powered flight of a manned heavier-than-air aircraft which lasted a mere 12 seconds and covered a scant 120 feet. Relive the excitement of this "first flight" by building and flying this hand launched flying foam model airplane. $8.00