Who Flew First: Challenging the Wright Brothers
Officially, the Wright Brothers flew first in 1903. But the Australian aviation expert John Brown argues that German born Gustave Whitehead flew in Connecticut in 1901. To display the Wright flyer, the Smithsonian Museum agreed that it will never claim that anyone flew before the Wrights. History may not be as certain as we thought.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Pioniere am Himmel: Das Rätsel um den ersten Flug |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Austria |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Tilman Remme |
| Runtime | 53 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (4 votes) |
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Who Flew First: Challenging the Wright Brothers is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2016, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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