National Historic Landmark

Wright Flyer III

Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
Listed
June 20, 1990
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90001747

About this property

The Wright Flyer III is the third powered aircraft by the Wright Brothers, built during the winter of 1904–05. Orville Wright made the first flight with it on June 23, 1905. The Wright Flyer III had an airframe of spruce construction with a wing camber of 1-in-20 as used in 1903, rather than the less effective 1-in-25 used in 1904. The new machine was equipped with the engine and other hardware from the scrapped Flyer II and, after major modifications, achieved much greater performance than Flyers I and II.

Location

Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
39.72782, -84.20154

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATIONINVENTION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Wright Flyer III listed on the National Register?

Wright Flyer III was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Wright Flyer III?

Wright Flyer III is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Wright Flyer III a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wright Flyer III has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Wright Flyer III?

The period of significance for Wright Flyer III is recorded as the industrial era.

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