CONQUERING THE AIR.
SATISFACTORY TESTS. Paris, August 13.. The official trial of Wright Brothers' aeroplane are being continued at Lake Lcinan. In one ilight the aeroplane travelled eight files in 8 minutes. A long flight test is projected. A SLIGHT MISHAP. Received 14, 10 p.m. Paris, August 14. When descending in his aeroplane, Wilbur Wright touched the wrong lever, causing the aeroplane to strike the. ground, slightly injuring the machinery. This will delay the experiments for eight days.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 202, 15 August 1908, Page 2
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78CONQUERING THE AIR. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 202, 15 August 1908, Page 2
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