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THE FERVOR OF FRENCH FLYERS, 1898 – 1908

FRENCH AÉRONAUTS came this close—no, closer than this—to being the first in the world to demonstrate sustained, controlled, heavier-than-air flight. What about the Wrights? Between 1898 and 1908, there was … Continue reading

December 30, 2014 · Leave a comment