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The 1903 Wright Flyer: Price: $200.00 
 
 
   
  
  1/2 Gal.    [ large view ]
The Wilbur & Orville Wright Flyer.
Wingspan: 40'4", Length: 21', Height: 8'
Empty Weight: 605 lbs, Flying Weight: 750 lbs
Motor: 12 hp, 4cylinder, Wright designed
Between 10:30am & noon on December 17, 1903, The historic first four powered flights were made at Kill Devil Hills, NC. The 1st flight lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 ft with Orville. The 2nd flight covered 175 ft & the 3rd flew 200 ft. Wilbur on the 4th flight covered 852 ft in 59 seconds. The flyer was awarded a patent in 1906.
 
The 1903 Wright Flyer and the Hattie Creef off Currituck: Price: Call 
 
 
   
  
  1 Gal. Old Jim Beam    [ large view ]
The Hattie Creef, a Carolina Sharpie based in Elizabeth City, NC, carried the Wright Brothers to Kitty Hawk. This piece is presently in the San Diego Maritime Ship-n-bottle Show until January of 2005.
 
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