How many years separate the birth of Whitehead from the Wright Brothers' first flight?
26 years
27 years
25 years
28 years
Answer
Separated by 26 years, Whitehead preceded the Wright brothers' historic flight at Kitty Hawk. While Whitehead made his significant contribution in 1901, it was not until 1927 that the Wright brothers achieved their milestone in aviation.
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