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The scene of the first flight by man
The scene of the first flight by man

The scene of the first flight by man

Date1/17/1929
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Original Toronto Star caption: The scene of the first flight by man. Photograph just received from American shows Kill Devil Ill; N.C.; where the Wright brothers made their experiment with gliders twenty-five years ago; at the begining of the ceremonies at the dedication of a memorial to their achievements.
Medium
Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberTSPA_0003549F
The tale is it has no tail. The last invention of the late Glenn curtiss, pioneer aviator, makes its first flight. It is a paradox in design, having n(...)
The tale is it has no tail. The last invention of the late Glenn curtiss, pioneer aviator, makes its first flight. It is a paradox in design, having n(...)
Toronto Star (Firm)
1/14/1931
The flying carpet makes its first flight
The flying carpet makes its first flight
Toronto Star (Firm)
7/20/1942
Taking flight. World War II fighter planes, including a Corsair, left, and a Mustang, flew over Toronto yesterday in a preview of the Hamilton Interna(...)
Taking flight. World War II fighter planes, including a Corsair, left, and a Mustang, flew over Toronto yesterday in a preview of the Hamilton Interna(...)
McConnell, Colin
6/18/1980
First practical Airplane built in Canada is shown in this 1913 picture
First practical Airplane built in Canada is shown in this 1913 picture
Toronto Star (Firm)
n.d.
Fabulous flying machines of World War I, and owner Cole Palen, will take to the air again Sept
Fabulous flying machines of World War I, and owner Cole Palen, will take to the air again Sept
Dutton, Don
9/7/1967
Formidable trio: From top, Grumman Avenger, P51 Mustang, Chance Vought Corsair
Formidable trio: From top, Grumman Avenger, P51 Mustang, Chance Vought Corsair
Spremo, Boris
6/17/1982
Flying high over the Caledon Hills in a replica of a World War I British-built SE5-A fighter plane is Toronto boradcaster Bill McVean, who is a member(...)
Flying high over the Caledon Hills in a replica of a World War I British-built SE5-A fighter plane is Toronto boradcaster Bill McVean, who is a member(...)
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
6/1/1973
Aviation - Historic - Aircraft - Pre-World War I Era
Aviation - Historic - Aircraft - Pre-World War I Era
Toronto Star (Firm)
n.d.
Visitors circle over C.N.E. The greatest air armada in Canadian air history, 40 flivver airplanes, flew over Toronto and the C.N.E. today. Manned by s(...)
Visitors circle over C.N.E. The greatest air armada in Canadian air history, 40 flivver airplanes, flew over Toronto and the C.N.E. today. Manned by s(...)
Toronto Star (Firm)
9/2/1938
Close-up view of the airship, photographed by the late Allan Fraser, reveals flimsy structure of the gondola in which its pilot rode. A tiny engine, b(...)
Close-up view of the airship, photographed by the late Allan Fraser, reveals flimsy structure of the gondola in which its pilot rode. A tiny engine, b(...)
Toronto Star (Firm)
6/13/1947
It, will return to the United States to be howard in the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, the place originally intended for it. [Incomplete]
It, will return to the United States to be howard in the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, the place originally intended for it. [Incomplete]
Toronto Star (Firm)
10/17/1928
Dwarfed by Lancaster this Fleet Canuck looks mighty small at the International air show at de Havilland airport
Dwarfed by Lancaster this Fleet Canuck looks mighty small at the International air show at de Havilland airport
Toronto Star (Firm)
9/5/1946