Wright Flyer - First Powered Aircraft in History | Aviation Milestone #1772875 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white silhouette depicts the Wright Flyer, built by Wilbur and Orville Wright and flown on December 17, 1903. Its biplane configuration, wing-warping control system, and chain-driven pusher propellers marked revolutionary advances in aviation engineering. The aircraft’s lightweight spruce-and-ash frame, covered in muslin, achieved 12 seconds of flight-the first controlled, powered flight in history.

Used in educational, historical, and museum contexts to illustrate early aviation breakthroughs; commonly appears on pages about the Wright brothers, the birth of flight, or STEM/aviation history timelines. Matches user intent for learning, research, or visual reference on pioneering aircraft design.