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. Unveiled in 2003 during the Centennial celebration, the bronze artwork honors both the aviation pioneers and the local community that supported them. The sculpture provides a fresh perspective on the event, complementing the famous photograph of the flight. It stands as a lasting tribute to innovation and the collaborative spirit that made the first flight possible.