Wright Brothers Monument

In commemoration of the courage, perseverance and achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright Through original research the Wright brothers acquired scientific knowledge and developed theories of aerodynamics which with their invention of aileron control enabled them in 1903 to build and fly at Kitty Hawk the first power - driven man - carrying aeroplane capable flight. Their further development of the aeroplane gave it a capacity for service which established aviation as one of the great forward steps in human progress. As scientists Wilbur and Orville Wright discovered the secret of flight. As inventors, builders and flyers they brought aviation to the world.