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| August 2008 Pic of the Month Caught on Camera: Wilbur Wright's 1908 Flying Demonstration in France |
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On November 13, 1908, at the Camp d’Auvours military field where the second series of flying demonstrations were held, Wilbur Wright wins the Aéro-Club de la Sarthe Prize for altitude flown above balloons set at 30 meters high. Wilbur and the Flyer soared to 110 meters, easily topping the other contestants. ID.2000.53.128 (K1835) |
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