The Wright brothers brought an improved version of their 1908 plane to Fort Myer in 1909 for further War Department trials. After practice hops Orville Wright, with Lieutenant Lahm as a passenger, made the first official test flight on July 27.
The Wright brothers presented an upgraded version of their 1908 aircraft to Fort Myer in 1909 for additional War Department trials. Following practice flights, Orville Wright, accompanied by Lieutenant Lahm as a passenger, conducted the first official test flight on July 27th.