First in Flight, Coast Guard aviation history takes off [Image 2 of 5]

KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC, UNITED STATES

12.03.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Weydert 

U.S. Coast Guard District 5   

Shown here is the original engine used in the Wright Flyer.
The engine was cracked when a sudden gust of wind picked up the flyer, along with Surfmen John T. Daniels, and tossed it along the beach.

• Date Taken: 12.03.2014
• Date Posted: 12.15.2014 15:23
• Photo ID: 1700879
• VIRIN: 141203-G-ZV557-310
• Resolution: 1600x1067
• Size: 431.45 KB
• Location: KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC, US