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THE FIRST PERSON TO FLY IN THE U.S.

JUST AS GEORGE Washington crossed the Delaware River in December 1776, within two decades Frenchman Jean-Pierre Blanchard entered aviation history as the first person to fly in the U.S., also … Continue reading →

May 25, 2018 · Leave a comment

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