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Aircraft Flying

From: N Wolcott <nwolcott~at~dsdial.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 20:23:03 -0500
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Having just reviewed "Robur" with its 36 helicopter propellors, I wondered if Verne ever had the opportunity to learn of the Wright brother's flight in 1903.  In fact I do not know when it became generally known even in the US., due to their secrecy. And of course in Europe it is considered that Bleriot was the first person to "fly" a heavier than air  aircraft, and that was not until 1906. And it was not until 1959 that the US finally recognized 1903 as the first flight, officially. 



N Wolcott  nwolcott2~at~post.harvard.edu


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