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When did the first powered aeroplane fly?
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The Wright brothers' Flyer 1 biplane first flew in 1903. It was airborne for only 12 seconds and travelled for about 30 metres at roughly the speed of a galloping horse. Today, planes can fly at several times the speed of sound. | | Flyer 1 |
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Book:
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