Navy fighter pilot prepares to fly Wright brothers replica.
Summary
Jockeys Ridge State Park, N.C., (Oct. 06, 2002) U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, Lt. Cmdr. Klas Santa Ohman, exchanges last-minute words with ground crew prior to one of 25 flights he made in a replica of the 1902 Wright brothers glider, the first aircraft to incorporate yaw, pitch, and roll control. The flights were a part of the commemorative event Return to Kitty Hawk marking the 100th anniversary of controlled flight. The glider replica is built by the Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company, an educational organization established to further the interests of young people in aviation careers. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Rick Haupt. File# 021006-N-3812H-008
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Date
1902
Location
Jockeys Ridge State Park, N.C.,
Source
U.S. NAVY
Copyright info
Public Domain