Bedtime History
The Wright Brothers Story
New ReviewThe Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneers of aviation who achieved the first powered, controlled flight in 1903. Working from their bicycle shop in Ohio, they used observation, experimentation, and innovation to solve the...
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The Wright Brothers: Early Years and the Road to Flight
This video explores the early lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright, highlighting how their upbringing and shared curiosity led them to groundbreaking innovations in flight. From their childhood in Ohio to their passion for science and...
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The Wright Flyer: First Powered Flight and Beyond
This video covers the Wright brothers' journey from designing the Wright Flyer to achieving the first successful powered flight. It highlights the challenges they overcame, their groundbreaking 1903 flights, and the continued development...
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The Wright Bros for Kids
Learn more about Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who invented flight along with those who inspired them like Otto Lilienthal, the German inventor.
Curated Video
Cell Phone Use on Airplanes: Safety Concerns and Technological Advances
This video discusses the history of cell phone usage on airplanes and the potential introduction of new technology to allow passengers to use their phones in flight. It also touches on the Wright brothers' achievement of being the first...
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History Kids: The Wright Brothers
In this video, students will learn about the early years of Wilbur and Orville Wright, their journey to inventing the first practical aircraft, and their impact on the world. They will explore the challenges the Wright brothers faced,...
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Frederick Rentschler discusses early American aviators
Frederick B Rentschler discusses aviation / bi-plane flying across the countryside / Frederick Rentschler sitting on a bench talking about aviation: 'Prior to World War I our most important contribution to aviation was the flight of the...
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Wright Brothers National Monument Tilt Down
Wright Brothers National Monument, Wright Brothers National Memorial Tilt Down shot with Canon C300
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Early American Air Force pilots
Thomas DeWitt Milling sitting in arm chair: 'Looking back 42 years ago to March, 1911 the month that [he was] ordered to Dayton to learn to fly with the Wright brothers - And to think of the plane that we used at that time and to see the...
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Wright Brothers National Monument Orville Slow Pan
Wright Brothers Nation Monument, Wright Brothers National Memorial Orville Slow Pan shot with Canon C300
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The famous Wright brothers make their first flight in Kittyhawk, North Carolina.
The famous Wright brothers make their first flight in Kittyhawk, North Carolina.
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An early Wright Brothers airplane flight
VS Wright Brothers' plane takes off, flies over muddy field, possibly in Le Mans, France, in 1908 / Note: exact month/day not known
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Dedication of the Kill Devil Hills Monument for the Wright Brothers at Kill Devil Hills, NC
US Secretary of War Patrick Hurley shakes hands with Orville Wright in front of microphone / Wide shot Kill Devil Hills Monument (later renamed Wright Brothers National Memorial) with people standing at base / aviator Ruth Nichols...
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Aviator Ruth Nichols unveils the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, NC, in 1932
Aviatrix Ruth Nichols pulls cord to remove flag, unveiling the Wright Brothers National Memorial on the site of the brothers' historic flight; Orville Wright, the surviving brother, stands opposite her; others look on
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Pioneering aviator Orville Wright in 1932
CU Orville Wright, the surviving Wright Brother, during dedication of the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, NC
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Extremely quick shot of Wright Brothers flight in Kill Devil Hills, NC on May 14, 1908
Flight of 1908 Wright Brother airplane, first plane with upright seating and passenger seat, on May 14, 1908 at Kill Devil Hills, NC
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EYES ON THE WORLD
The world through the camera's eye. Some of the exhibits at the Photo Fair in Cologne. All over the world Movietone's camera's have recorded moments like these. Events that made history - or became part of it. Among the most dramatic...
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Charles Lindbergh speaks at Wright Trophy ceremony
INT Mayflower Hotel, room filled with guests and long head table with Charles Lindbergh standing in center, curtains with stars in bg; Aero Club of Washington banquet / room, guests seated at round tables / Wright Brothers Memorial...
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Charles Lindbergh speaks upon receiving Wright Trophy; Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg presents
CU Charles Lindbergh, photographer in bg / looking down on Mayflower Room with guests seated at round tables and head table running length of room, curtain with stars in bg; people stand and applaud; Aero Club of Washington banquet / MS...
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US aviator Dick Merrill lands in New York after round trip flight to England
Title "Aviation conquers Atlantic" superimposed over close shot of spinning propeller / plane taxiing after landing at Floyd Bennett Field small crowd waiting on tarmac / two shots of Merrill on left and co-pilot Jack Lambie standing on...