2003 First Flight of Wright Brothers Centennial 37 Cent US Postage Stamp Unused Sheet of 10 Scott #3783

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We are pleased to offer for sale this 2003 First Flight of Wright Brothers Centennial 37 Cent US Postage Stamp Unused Sheet of 10 Scott #3783.

• Country: United States
• Stamp Name: First Flight of Wright Brothers Centennial
  
• First Day Cover Issue Date: May 22nd, 2003
• Denomination: 37 cents
• Scott Number: 3783 Orville Wright Piloting 1903 Wright Flyer
  
• Illustrations: A2890 Orville Wright Piloting 1903 Wright Flyer
  
• Color: Multicolor
• Condition: Unused. Stamp Sheet is a stock photo. Plate positions may vary.
• Sheet Size: 10 stamps.
• History: On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright became the first to sustain a heavier than air human flight.  In the days leading up to this event, the brothers attempted several flights, but minor crashes and a broken propeller shaft delayed the historical flight.  The brothers each flew the Flyer 1 two times, with Wilbur traveling almost 900 feet in just under a minute on the last attempt of the day.  While  bringing Flyer 1 back after the last flight, a strong gust of wind flipped the plane, damaging it beyond repair.  Years later, after much dispute, the plane was brought to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, where it is still on display today.  

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