110 Years Ago, the U.S. Military Got Its First Airplane

Katie Lange

19 January 2025

4 min

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in 1909, the Wright brothers delivered the Wright Military Flyer to the Army Signal Corps, marking the U.S. military's first foray into aviation. This article traces the plane's origins, trials, and enduring legacy.

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References

Defense News (USA): High factual reporting
COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC

110 Years Ago, the U.S. Military Got Its First Airplane

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