Wright Brothers Flying School

The Wright Brothers' civilian flying school, the first in the nation, was founded near Montgomery in 1910. The school operated about two months and graduated one student, Walter Brookins, who made the first recorded night flight on May 25, 1910.

Historic photograph of the Wright brothers' flying school near Montgomery, showing people gathered outside a large wooden hangar covered with painted signs.

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Historic photograph of the Wright brothers' flying school near Montgomery, showing people gathered outside a large wooden hangar covered with painted signs.