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Wright Flyer III

Wright Flyer III is a historic place in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1990, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 90001747.

Dayton, Montgomery County, OhioListed June 21, 1990NRIS #90001747★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Wright Flyer III?

The Wright Flyer III is the third powered aircraft by the Wright Brothers, built during the winter of 1904–05. Orville Wright made the first flight with it on June 23, 1905. The Wright Flyer III had an airframe of spruce construction with a wing camber of 1-in-20 as used in 1903, rather than the less effective 1-in-25 used in 1904. The new machine was equipped with the engine and other hardware from the scrapped Flyer II and, after major modifications, achieved much greater performance than Flyers I and II.

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Listing details

Name
Wright Flyer III
City
Dayton
County
Montgomery County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
June 21, 1990
NRIS reference number
90001747
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.72782, -84.20154
When was Wright Flyer III listed on the National Register?

Wright Flyer III was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1990.

Where is Wright Flyer III located?

Wright Flyer III is located in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio at approximately 39.72782, -84.20154. See the map above.

Is Wright Flyer III a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wright Flyer III is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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