This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ famous flight. Since then, aviation has changed human life dramatically. The ability to fly has impacted how we approach war, where we travel for business and pleasure, and the way we view our world. Click here for a retrospective on the first century of aviation built out of exclusive footage from the WPA Film Library. Look back with us to heroic pioneers, wacky inventions, and technology that has shaped our lives.

For more information or to inquire about licensing footage, please call the WPA Film Library at 1-800-777-2223.