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New Wright Brothers Replica at NC Museum of History

They're swapping out their 1903 Flyer Replica -- for a 1902 Glider Replica.

The North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh is making a change to their Wright Brothers exhibit.
They're swapping out their 1903 Flyer Replica -- for a 1902 Glider Replica.

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They packed up the 1903 model that was on loan, and sent it back to Kitty Hawk where renovations have been completed. In its place in Raleigh, is the smaller Wright Glider.

It came in several pieces. Museum workers spent the day putting it together and hanging it up for visitors to see.

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