The first person to fly a powered, heavier than air vehicle (aeroplane) was Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, (who is more famous for his machine gun). On Tuesday 31st July 1894 at Baldwyn's Park (formerly the site of a mental hospital, now a housing estate) in the London Borough of Bexley, his flyer was launched for the first time and successfully flew.
When the Wright brothers telegraphed home after Kitty Hawk, the only bit of their telegram which was commented on by the local press was "Wright brothers home for Christmas". Why wouldn't the press be carrying "Wright brothers first to fly" banners if they had just made history? The answer is that they hadn't. Everyone knew that powered flight had already been achieved, so the important portion of the communique was that they would be home for Christmas.
The first person to fly a powered, heavier than air vehicle (aeroplane) was Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, (who is more famous for his machine gun). On Tuesday 31st July 1894 at Baldwyn's Park (formerly the site of a mental hospital, now a housing estate) in the London Borough of Bexley, his flyer was launched for the first time and successfully flew.
Ten years before the Wright brothers!
sammiexxx21 3 years ago
When the Wright brothers telegraphed home after Kitty Hawk, the only bit of their telegram which was commented on by the local press was "Wright brothers home for Christmas". Why wouldn't the press be carrying "Wright brothers first to fly" banners if they had just made history? The answer is that they hadn't. Everyone knew that powered flight had already been achieved, so the important portion of the communique was that they would be home for Christmas.
sammiexxx21 3 years ago
im mason ,mormon, christian and all american white blood. god bless THE GOOD IN USA
tomanyasses 3 years ago
I KNOW CLAY BALLARD. he and i went to school together and i miss him now. he is from my town.
warwolfkatt69 3 years ago
I KNOW CLAY BALLARD. he and i went to school together and i miss him now. he is from my town.
warwolfkatt69 3 years ago
mopelman is my bro! hi mason!
roocel 4 years ago
The guitarist is my dad XD!!!!!!!!!
MopelMan212 4 years ago
Saw them at the Studio 7 showcase for the first time--they should be signed NOW!
divajulia 4 years ago