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Aviation History

The Wright Brothers & Aviation History

An introduction to Wilbur and Orville Wright and their historic contributions to aviation history. This story is especially relevant now, 100 years after their first successful, manned, controlled, heavier-than-air flight in 1903.

Aviation History Timeline

A quick summary of all the major landmarks in aviation history from Chinese kites in 1000 B.C. to the Wrights in 1903.

Aviation Photo Gallery

Aviation history photos to browse and enjoy, or to use as free clip art for your own Web pages or school projects. Includes special sections for Wright brothers photos and WWII warbird photos including American World War II Navy, Marine Corps, and Army Air Corps fighters, bombers, and transport planes.

Aviation History Posters

Browse vintage aviation advertising posters, black & white aviation photo posters, civil aviation, helicopters, bi-planes and WWI aviation, WWII warbirds, modern warplanes and jets, and Wright brothers posters.

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More Aviation Resources

Aviation Links

HobbyTron
This store has the best selection of model airplanes and helicopters I've ever seen.

Sovietski
These guys offer authentic Russian aviator goggles, badges, watches, O2 masks, and helmets. They even sell a ride in a MiG. Click over and search for "aviation" or "aviator."

Flight: 100 Years of Aviation
A great new coffee table book from the Smithsonian. Five stars at Amazon.