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From the same era, I really like the Beech StaggerWing.
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Supermarine Spitfire . . .
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Got to fly a neighbors plane over our house
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Got to fly a neighbors plane over our house
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The French inventor Henri Giffard managed the first powered flight in 1852, when he attached a steam driven propeller to his balloon. He flew around for twenty minutes on his first flight.
Meanwhile, 100 years ago, Goodyear launched their first of many famous blimps. Although Goodyear had been making airships for the navy as far back as WWI, this was the first that they used for themselves. It was also the very first helium filled blimp; previous uses were in rigid airships.
Goodyear currently maintains a fleet of four blimps these days. They weigh about ten tons, but when filled with helium, just 200 pounds. A slight negative buoyancy helps with handling.
Meanwhile, 100 years ago, Goodyear launched their first of many famous blimps. Although Goodyear had been making airships for the navy as far back as WWI, this was the first that they used for themselves. It was also the very first helium filled blimp; previous uses were in rigid airships.
Goodyear currently maintains a fleet of four blimps these days. They weigh about ten tons, but when filled with helium, just 200 pounds. A slight negative buoyancy helps with handling.
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