First Army Aeroplane Flight — Part 2 | The Archive Project

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Description

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.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Historical Films

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Date

1908–1937

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TRT

3:57

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