[Gould can 5118, silent, 1928]
This footage from May 16, 1928, captures a historic meeting in Philadelphia as Orville Wright, a pioneering figure in aviation, visits the city alongside Charles L. Lawrence. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Wright meets with W.C. Lawrence and D.F. Wright, inventors of the Whirlwind Motor—a groundbreaking engine that powered some of the era’s notable aircraft. The shots depict these prominent figures in conversation, likely exchanging insights on aviation advancements. This rare footage highlights a moment of collaboration and innovation in aviation history, symbolizing the merging of minds behind early 20th-century technological progress.
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