Wright 1909 Military Flyer - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

This airplane, along with hundreds of others, are located inside the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton. (visit link)

Admission is FREE
Hours vary

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Wright 1909 Military Flyer Tail Number: (S/N): none Construction:: replica Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): United States Air Force Museum inside / outside: inside Other Information:: The 1909 Wright Military Flyer became the first military heavier-than-air flying machine. Upon purchase by the Signal Corps for $30,000 on August 2, 1909, the US Army designated the Wright 1909 Military Flyer as Signal Corps Airplane No. 1, and it remained the only Army airplane for nearly two years. Technical Notes: Engine: Four-cylnder Wright of 30.6 hp Max. Speed: 42 MPH Max. Endurance: 1 hour Access restrictions: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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