1903

The first year of powered and controlled flight. In many cases, damages to the original glass-plate negatives have been "cleaned up" for the Kitty Hawk film project and are included here for your private use only. Please be aware that these altered images are the property of David Garrigus Productions, LLC and are subject to all international copyright protections. If you wish to make additional use of any of these changed images, please contact us.

Wilbur Wright flying 1902 glider, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wilbur Wright flying 1902 glider, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Tail-modified 1902 Wright glider over Big Kill Devil Hill in 1903, North Carolina.
Tail-modified 1902 Wright glider over Big Kill Devil Hill in 1903, North Carolina.
Launch track and trolley on Big Kill Devil Hill after Wilbur Wright's failed attempt on Dec. 14, 1903, North Carolina.
Launch track and trolley on Big Kill Devil Hill after Wilbur Wright's failed attempt on Dec. 14, 1903, North Carolina.
Orville Wright piloting the third flight of December 17, 1903; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Orville Wright piloting the third flight of December 17, 1903; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
1903 Flyer with canard frame broken in landing at end of last flight on December 17, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
1903 Flyer with canard frame broken in landing at end of last flight on December 17, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wright Flyer resting at end of 4th and final flight of December 17, 1903 reaching 852 feet in 59 seconds with Wilbur as pilot, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wright Flyer resting at end of 4th and final flight of December 17, 1903 reaching 852 feet in 59 seconds with Wilbur as pilot, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
1903 Flyer on Big Kill Devil Hill, prior to December 14, 1903 trial. Lifesaving Station men helped move it, accompanied by two boys and dog.
1903 Flyer on Big Kill Devil Hill, prior to December 14, 1903 trial. Lifesaving Station men helped move it, accompanied by two boys and dog.
1903 Flyer on Big Kill Devil Hill, prior to December 14, 1903 trial. Lifesaving Station men helped move it, accompanied by two boys and dog.
1903 Flyer on Big Kill Devil Hill, prior to December 14, 1903 trial. Lifesaving Station men helped move it, accompanied by two boys and dog.
Wright camp from top of Big Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina, 1903.
Wright camp from top of Big Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina, 1903.
Glide on October 21, 1903 with the 1902 glider, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Glide on October 21, 1903 with the 1902 glider, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wilbur Wright in damaged Flyer just after failed trial of December 14, 1903; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wilbur Wright in damaged Flyer just after failed trial of December 14, 1903; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wilbur Wright next to camp building on November 24, 1903, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wilbur Wright next to camp building on November 24, 1903, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wilbur and Orville Wright assemble the Flyer in camp building, October, 1903, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Wilbur and Orville Wright assemble the Flyer in camp building, October, 1903, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
1903 Flyer and camp buildings, Wilbur Wright, November 24, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
1903 Flyer and camp buildings, Wilbur Wright, November 24, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
1903 Wright Flyer, front view, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
1903 Wright Flyer, front view, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Orville Wright's 1st historic flight, 120 feet in 12 seconds, captured by John T. Daniels on December 17, 1903; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Orville Wright's 1st historic flight, 120 feet in 12 seconds, captured by John T. Daniels on December 17, 1903; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
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