Wright Airplane in Flight, circa 1910
THF125579 / Wright Airplane in Flight, circa 1910
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Artifact Overview
Wilbur and Orville Wright continually refined their early airplanes to improve performance and reliability. In 1910, they experimented with a horizontal surface behind the rear rudders, as seen in this photo. The modification effectively gave the plane two elevators: the Wrights' usual front-mounted version and the newly added adjustable rear surface.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
23 June 1930
Subject Date
circa 1910
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.188.P.2668
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
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