Today in history: On July 28, 1945, A U.S. Army B-25 bomber crashed into the 79th floor of New York’s Empire State Building, the world’s tallest structure at the time, killing 14 people.
Some plane crashes, however, have left lasting imprints due to their unique circumstances or indelible images. Although not the deadliest in American history, these seven plane crashes are among the most unforgettable. 1. Empire State Building B-25 crash (1945) Thick fog enveloped a B-25 ...
For a millennia, humans have been building paper flying machines. The fascinating history of the paper airplane continues to shape technology today.
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De Havilland D.H. 106 CometA prototype De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet jet airliner flying over England on August 5, 1949. Just a few weeks earlier, it had become the first jet-powered passenger airplane to fly. InBritain, the production of advanced commercial aircraft had been abandoned during...
De Havilland D.H. 106 CometA prototype De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet jet airliner flying over England on August 5, 1949. Just a few weeks earlier, it had become the first jet-powered passenger airplane to fly. InBritain, the production of advanced commercial aircraft had been abandoned during...