Quote by Orville Wright

Success four flights Thursday morning all against twenty one mile wind started from Level with engine power alone speed through air thirty one miles longest 57 second inform Press home Christmas.

Success four flights Thursday morning all against twenty one

Summary

This quote appears to be a telegram, most likely sent by Wilbur Wright to his father, Bishop Wright, on December 17, 1903. It describes the success of their fourth flight on that day. Despite facing a strong 21-mile wind, their aircraft took off from ground level solely powered by the engine. They reached a speed of 31 miles per hour through the air and their longest flight lasted for 57 seconds. The telegram informs the recipient, presumably the press, to share this news widely back home just in time for Christmas.

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Flight Flying

By Orville Wright

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