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 improved airplane to the War Department for further testing at Fort Myer in 1909. After practicing takeoffs and landings, Orville Wright, with Lieutenant Lahm as a passenger, made the first official flight on July 27th.