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Wright Brothers National MemorialPark ranger demonstrates the reproduction Wright Flyer
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Sculpture of John Daniels taking the picture  

Did You Know?
John Daniels, who was employed at the Kill Devils Hills Life-Saving Station in North Carolina was asked to take the now famous photograph of the first flight. Daniels had never operated a camera until the morning of the flight.

Last Updated: August 02, 2006 at 09:47 EST