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Library file dated 16/02/2003 of the first plane in history to achieve powered flight, built by the Wright Brothers. Aircraft enthusiasts around the world were celebrating the 100th anniversary Wednesday December 16, 2003, of the Wright brothers' first powered flight in 1903, when they flew over a remote sandy island on the Atlantic coast of North Carolina, USA. Celebrations were taking place at the site of Orville Wright's legendary 12 second trip at Kitty Hawk on the Outer Banks, and at various events around the UK. See PA Story AIR Wright. PA Photo: PA.