The Wright Brothers




Wilbur and Orville Wright created the first flying machine.  To the left is a picture of Wilbur and Orville with their glider.


Here is a picture of Wilbur Wright.  He is the oldest of the two brothers.  He was born on April 16, 1867. 


This is a picture of Orville Wright.  He is the younger brother of Wilbur Wright.  Orville was born on August 19, 1871.  Both Orville and Wilbur lived in Dayton, Ohio.


Wilbur and Orville's first powered flight was in 1903.  The machines name was Flyer.  This airplane was the first plane to fly that was powered and had a pilot. 


Whilbur and Orville Wright accomplished their dreams and changed the world.

Here is a picture of an airplane today.  This is what Wilbur and Orville helped the future create.