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In 1899 the Wright brothers constructed and launched a series of gliders to test the maneuverability of a manned aircraft. December 17, 1903, powered flight was first achieved. Over the course of the day both Orville and Wilbur piloted successful flights, the longest lasting 59 seconds and covering over 850 feet. In 1927 Charles Lindbergh made the first trans-Atlantic flight, crossing from New York to Paris in the legendary 'Spirit of St. Louis.
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