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Wright flyer of 1905: References & Edit History

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Links added. Jun 01, 2023
Modified link of Web site: NASA - Wright 1905 Flyer. Jul 27, 2018
Add new Web site: American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Wright Flyer III. Nov 06, 2017
Add new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - The Wright Flyers: 1903, 1905, and 1908". Jun 07, 2011
Add new Web site: U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission - Wright flyer of 1905. Jun 07, 2011
Add new Web site: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Wright 1905 Flyer. Jun 07, 2011
Table revised and updated. Feb 12, 2009
Article revised. May 27, 1999
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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