China Stamps - 2003-14, Scott 3291-2 Centenary of the Invention of the Airplane - MNH, F-VF - (93291)

China Stamps - 2003-14, Scott 3291-2 Centenary of the Invention of the Airplane - MNH, F-VF : On December 17, 1903, the first powered airplane invented by the Wright brothers accomplished its historical flight, realizing the human beings' dream of flying. The world aviation industry thrived. In the 100 years after the invention of the airplane, the humanity has made one after another breakthrough, creating several thousand kinds of aircrafts, and occupying the whole sky. The invention and development of the airplane have shortened the distance between people living in different parts of the planet, and promoted the progress of the world civilization. China started its aviation industry later than some other countries, but now ranks among major aviation countries after efforts for half a century. This is the pride of the Chinese nation.