Gustave Whitehead

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Gustave Whitehead
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ISBN-10 : 0692439307
ISBN-13 : 9780692439302
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Book Synopsis Gustave Whitehead by : Susan O'Dwyer Brinchman

Book excerpt: Presents evidence for Gustave Whitehead's claim to have preceded the Wright Brothers in powered flight by two years with a flight in Fairfield, Connecticut on August 14, 1901. The book also provides other details on Whitehead's life and accomplishments. Numerous quotes from primary sources are included.


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