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In which U.S. state did Whitehead reportedly have his successful flight in 1901?

  • New York

  • California

  • Connecticut

  • Florida

Answer

The renowned inventor, Gustave Whitehead, is widely believed to have achieved a successful flight in Connecticut, preceding the Wright brothers' accomplishment at Kitty Hawk. While the exact location within Connecticut remains uncertain, this state holds the distinction of being the site where Whitehead allegedly made aviation history.
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