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In addition to designing and building the world’s first practical airplane, Wilbur and Orville had to teach themselves to become the world’s first airplane pilots. However, doubts about the Wright brothers’ claims to flight were running high in Europe. On August 8, 1908, Wilbur took off in front of a small crowd near Le Mans, France. Word spread quickly. Critics apologized. Businessmen, politicians, celebrities, and royalty from all over rushed to crown the Wright brothers, "kings of the air."
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