"Dave Stadt" wrote in message
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December 17, 1903 flight 5 at which time it done did _turn_ itself into a
pile of scrap wood.


There were only four flights on December 17, 1903. The Flyer received minor
damage on the fourth flight. They were discussing repairs prior to a
possible fifth flight when a gust of wind picked up the Flyer and rolled it
into a ball.