The 1903 Wright Flyer hanging on display in the Science Museum, London, England, circa 1930s. On the reverse of the image is a handwritten caption that reads 'Wright's Aeroplane in situ - from ladder.' Science Service caption slip attached to photo reads 'THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL WRIGHT AIRPLANE as it now appears, on exhibit in the Science Museum at South Kensington, London.'

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NASM-SI-98-15721

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