First Flight sculpture near the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, near Kitty Hawk, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Stephen H Smith

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First Flight sculpture near the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, near Kitty Hawk, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Stephen H Smith

The "First Flight" sculpture by Stephen H. Smith near the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, commemorates the Wright brothers' historic first powered flight in 1903. Dedicated during the 2003 Centennial, the bronze artwork honors both the Wrights and the local community that supported their efforts. It provides a unique artistic perspective on the event, complementing the famous photograph taken at the time. The sculpture is a symbol of innovation, collaboration, and the enduring legacy of the birth of aviation.