But some say that both titles rightly belong to German immigrant and Connecticut resident Gustave Whitehead ... a suspicious deal for the Wright's plane, which they bought for $1 in 1948.

But in June, 2013, Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed a law giving German-born aviator and Connecticut resident Gustave Whitehead the honor of being first. On Thursday, Oct. 23, 1013 Ohio ...