1908: Lt Frank P. Lahm became the first military passenger to fly with Orville Wright in the Wright Flyer at Fort Myer. They set new a duration record of 57 minutes 25 seconds, making 57 trips around the field at 100 feet. Later that day, Wright also flew for 62 minutes 15 seconds. The Wright Military Flyer is being prepared for testing in this photo, which shows (from left) Army Lieutenant Benjamin D. Foulois, Wilbur Wright, Lieutenant Frank P. Lahm and Orville Wright. (National Archives)
