Wright Flyer 1:39 Scale

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Flight! December 17, 1903: Orville and Wilbur Wright made history over a century ago on the sands of Kitty Hawk, NC, when they successfully flew the flying machine that they had built. With Orville at the controls, it was the first time man had flown in a powered aircraft. Features: Over 60 realistically molded parts parts; includes detailed figures of Orville and Wilbur Wright; rigging thread is included; full-color "how-to" diorama sheet; detailed pictorial assembly instructions; glue and paint not included.  12"l. x 7.5"w. x 1.8"h.

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