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Wright Brothers demonstrate airplane at West Michigan State Fair
September 11, 2021 @ 12:00 am
The Wright brothers brought an airplane to the West Michigan State Fair in Grand Rapids on this day in 1911. Throughout the week they offered select fair-goers their first chance to fly. The plane also raced an automobile to show off its speed during the fair.