December 17th, 1903: Wright Brothers take flight for 12 seconds and 120 feet.
May 21st, 2006: Aston Martin ALMS car skids off the track and takes flight for 144 feet. 24 feet farther than the Wright Brothers. Technology, how I love thee, let me count the ways...
Interesting website with a lot of resources and detailed explanations.
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