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Us-Aviation-Centennial Celebration

A formation of planes flies over the main grounds of the Wright Brothers Memorial during the First Flight Centennial Celebration 16 December, 2003 in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The six day First Flight Centennial Celebration of the Wright Brothers historic flight over the sands of Kitty Hawk will culminate 17 December with a speech by US President George W. Bush and a reenactment of the historic first powered flight using the worlds most accurate 1903 Wright Flyer reproduction. AFP PHOTO / TIM SLOAN / AFP PHOTO / TIM SLOAN

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Capturing the Majestic Flight - A Historic Moment at Wright Brothers Memorial

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. In this print by Tim Sloan, we are transported back in time to the momentous occasion of the Us-Aviation-Centennial Celebration. The image showcases a formation of planes gracefully soaring over the main grounds of the Wright Brothers Memorial during the First Flight Centennial Celebration on 16 December, 2003, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The six-day celebration commemorated the remarkable achievement of Orville and Wilbur Wright's historic flight over Kitty Hawk's sandy dunes. As dusk settled on this particular day, anticipation filled the air for what was yet to come. The following day would culminate with an address by US President George W. Bush and a reenactment of that groundbreaking first powered flight using an incredibly accurate reproduction of the iconic 1903 Wright Flyer. Sloan's expertly captured photograph encapsulates both awe-inspiring beauty and historical significance. It serves as a testament to human innovation and determination while paying homage to these visionary brothers who forever changed aviation history. As we gaze upon this horizontal masterpiece from Agence France-Presse (AFP), we can almost hear echoes from that momentous event - whispers carried by winds that have witnessed countless flights since then. This print is not just a snapshot frozen in time; it is an invitation to relive history and appreciate how far humanity has soared since those humble beginnings at Kitty Hawk.

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