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Aviation pioneer Richard William Pearse was born on 3 December 1877 in Temuka. There is evidence that indicates that he achieved powered flight before the Wright brothers.

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MOTAT- Richard Pearse A profile of the pioneer aviator including several photographs and a discussion of the evidence that he was the first to achieve powered flight. chrisbrady.itgo.com/pearse/pearse.htm

Richard Pearse - First Flyer Photographs, information and discussion of the life and achievements of New Zealand's pioneer aviator. www.nzedge.com/heroes/pearse.html

Hargrave - The Pioneers Celebrates the life and work of Pearse, includes images and links. www.ctie.monash.edu.au/hargrave/pearse1.html

Pearse, Richard A brief biography of aviator Richard Pearse provided by Auckland International Airport. www.auckland-airport.co.nz/NewsHistory/aviators.php?pearse