Part of a broader commemorative program marking the centenary of powered flight, this coin was issued the same year aviation enthusiasts worldwide gathered at Kitty Hawk for the December 17th anniversary. The Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer covered just 120 feet on its first successful flight — less than the wingspan of a modern Boeing 747.
Part of a broader commemorative program marking the centenary of powered flight, this coin was issued the same year aviation enthusiasts worldwide gathered at Kitty Hawk for the December 17th anniversary. The Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer covered just 120 feet on its first successful flight — less than the wingspan of a modern Boeing 747.