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#593 In this 1902 print the considerable enlargement of the 1901 camp building can be
seen through the change in roofing pattern between the two segments of the resulting 1902 building.
The Wrights efforts to shore up the buildings from constant sinking in the sands can be seen in the fairly
elaborate system of under girding and side supports. The method of construction is also clear-a board and
batten design, identical to the life saving stations near by. The pump has returned. But in this image one
can also see the workshop area complete with tools created next to the kitchen. In this image Wilbur appears
to be sewing together parts of the new 1902 craft. | |
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#610 The 14 December flight was not successful. After a 3 ½ second flight of 105 feet the
plane dived to the ground. Wilbur posed for this failed flight as can be seen from the shadow of the photographer
taking the picture. | |
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#656 Assembly of the 1903 powered flyer began in early October. This image shows the extent
of the construction process. Detail images sweep from left to right showing ready broom, work bench complete
with vise, a shipping box addressed Wilbur Wright, Elizabeth City, North Carolina; Wilbur in the rear either in
thought or assembling something; and Orville in the forefront with tools in hand-especially an impressive hand
drill. | |
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#705 This extraordinary photograph-a basic panorama of the 1911 Wright camp-is an extraordinary
guide to the setting. The 1911 building has more windows and a better performing sliding door. From right to
left in the photograph, there is a flagpole with a windsock on top. The building is well reinforced with poles
from every direction. There is next in view the 1911 Wright glider. Through the wings of the glider one can see
the one holer privy of the 1911 camp. But the most extraordinary detail is of the almost obscured Orville Wright,
clad in a Mexican cap, draped over the wing of the glider plugging away with cross peen hammer used in upholstery
to secure fabrics to wood subsurfaces. | |
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