Launching derrick with plane in background
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| Title: | Launching derrick with plane in background |
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| Description: | Photo of the launching derricks at Camp d'Auvours, with the Wright 1907 Model Flyer in the background. The 1600 lb. weight of the derricks, seen at ground position, was raised and released to launch the plane down the launch rail at flight speed. From the Leon Bollee Album presented to Orville Wright July 17, 1920. |
| Bookmark: | http://hdl.handle.net/2374.WSU/1919 |
| Date: | August 21, 1908 - January 2, 1909 |
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