Archive for January 25th, 2008
The first engine-powered plane
Talking about the Concorde and aviation reminds me that this year 2003 marks the centenary of the first engine-powered flight by the Wright brothers.
Here is a Singapore stamp that commemorates the event. 
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were reputed to be men of few words.
The story goes that in a big celebration dinner in honourof their pioneering achievement, the Master of Ceremonies said, “I now call upon Orville Wright to say a few words”.
Rising slowly from his seat, to long and loud applause, Orville Wright said, “Thank you for the privilege to say a few words. Actually, it is my brother Wilbur who will say a few words”, and sat down.
It was now Wilbur’s turn. Rising slowly from his seat, to long and loud applause, Wilbur Wright said, “Thank you for the privilege to say a few words. My brother Orville has already said them”, and sat down.
Re-trievia recalled: Excerpts from Year 2003/ 2004
Tan Wee Kiat
