It is a pleasure to be able to inform you that the machine has been a success.
First powered flight
Details
Context
Telegram from Orville Wright to his father, Bishop Milton Wright, announcing first flight
Date / Period
1903
Category
ControversialVerification
Unverifiable
Explanation
Found in 1 providers: grok
Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
1 source
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Shocking