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This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.
First Army Aeroplane Flight Part 1
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This film includes footage of Orville Wright and Lt. Frank P. Lahm, the first Army passenger, testing the "Wright Flyer" during trials at Fort Myer, Virginia. Notable dignitaries present include President and Mrs. Taft, Major Squier, Major Saltzman. Wright and Lahm set the world's endurance record of one hour 12 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer
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