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Wright Brothers National MemorialPark ranger demonstrates the reproduction Wright Flyer
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Wright Brothers National Memorial
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First passenger flight 1908, credit: Library of Congress  

Did You Know?
The world’s first passenger flight took place at Kitty Hawk on May 14, 1908. Wilbur Wright flew the plane and Charles Furnas, a mechanic, was the passenger. Orville and Furnas then made a flight together of over 2 miles.

Last Updated: August 25, 2006 at 16:24 EST