Countdown to Flight!

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Set on December 17, 1903, the narrative chronicles the historic moment when Wilbur and Orville Wright achieve humanity's long-held dream of flight. After five years of relentless experimentation and numerous failures at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, they finally succeed with their engine-powered aeroplane. With Orville piloting and Wilbur supporting the wing, their brief 12-second flight marks the dawn of a revolutionary age in aviation, paving the way for the incredible flying machines that would soon transform global travel.