Signed/Inscribed, First Edition. Charles E. Taylor is the forgotten mechanic of the Wright Brothers, the Dayton locals famed for creating the first sustained flight and successful airplane. Here, his glory for building the "four-banger" engine that made the Wright Brothers' flight possible, as well as his steadfast loyalty to "the boys," is illustrated in his biography about his long career in invention and aviation mechanics. Written by his kindred spirit, H.R. DuFour, who aided the WWII war effort in the defense industry from Dayton, was also a Manhattan Project scientist. Engine drawings, photographs, and also reproductions of letter are featured throughout the narrative. Dust jacket unclipped. Regal red boards, gilt-stamped title and engine drawing on front cover and spine. Inscribed to Kevin DeWine on title page (Kevin DeWine is also the name of former Ohio Representitive, but relation is not guaranteed.