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The Great Aviation Controversy: Wright Brothers vs. Gustave Whitehead
In 1903, the world celebrated the Wright brothers' first powered flight, a moment regarded as the birth of modern aviation. However, a closer examination of history reveals a tumultuous debate over this iconic achievement, raising questions about the authenticity of the Wright narrative. Could another inventor, Gustave Whitehead, be the true pioneer of powered flight? This article explores the evidence surrounding these claims and the resulting implications for aviation history.