The Wright Brothers Story (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by The History Press Ltd, Stroud, 2017
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Hardcover. The brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright were fascinated by human flight. Their first powered airplane, 'The Wright Flyer', was tested at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Wilbur's first flight was on 14 December 1903 but stalled and crashed. Three days later, after repairs, Orville flew to 540ft and landed safely after 12 seconds: the first powered flight in aviation history. Fearing competition, the brothers declined to demonstrate for the US Army, travelling to France in 1908 to prove their aircraft to be far superior to their European competitors. A tragedy soon followed when a passenger died in a crash, but the brothers persevered, working together until in 1912 when Wilbur died from typhoid. Orville sold the Wright Company in 1915, devoting his time to research until he died at the age of 76. AUTHOR: Mike Roussel has previously written Joe Smith: Spitfire's Forgotten Designer for The History Press, as well as co authoring Shipwrecks of the Cunard Line and The Union Castle Line. He is an active supporter of Solent Sky Aviation Museum. He lives in Southampton. SELLING POINTS: . The latest in the successful series, revamped with a stylish new cover design . Packed with facts, figures and little-known details as well as a multituide of colourful illustrations . Filling the gap with an accessible, brief account of these pioneers in human powered flight . Looks at the other early pioneers of flight, and follows the work of the brothers from 1898 to the First World War . Did You Know? The brothers tossed a coin to decide who would man the Wirght Flyer for the first test flight 100 col and b/w illustrations The story of brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright who were fascinated by human flight. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Wright Brothers Story (Hardcover)
- Author
- Mike Roussel
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd, Stroud
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0750970472
- ISBN 13
- 9780750970471
The creative and technological genius of the Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, led to the first powered and controlled flight. Born in Ohio, USA, the brothers’ fascination with flight began at an early age. Their first powered aeroplane, ‘The Wright Flyer’, was tested at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Wilbur’s first flight was on 14 December 1903, but quickly stalled and crashed. Three days later, after repairs, Orville flew to 540ft and landed safely after 12 seconds; this was the first powered flight in aviation history. Packed with facts, figures and little-known details, this book charts the triumphs and tragedies of the Wright brothers as they set about making history together.
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About the Author
MIKE ROUSSEL has previously written Spitfire’s Forgotten Designer: The Career of Supermarine’s Joe Smith for The History Press, as well as co-authoring Shipwrecks of the Cunard Line and The Union-Castle Line. He is an active supporter of Solent Sky Aviation Museum. He lives in Southampton
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