National Aviation Day: The Pioneers and Gear
National Aviation Day: The Pioneers and Gear
At the beginning of the 20th-century, humans began to soar the skies. What started as bundles of wood and canvas powered by motorcycle engines changed rapidly, leading to a technological revolution in aviation. Modern airplanes are wonders of engineering, computer science while still sparking the imagination of what is to come. This playlist is dedicated to that exploration and sense of wonder as we track the history of aviation from its humble beginnings to today and beyond.
At the beginning of the 20th-century, humans began to soar the skies. What started as bundles of wood and canvas powered by motorcycle engines changed rapidly, leading to a technological revolution in aviation. Modern airplanes are wonders of engineering, computer science while still sparking the imagination of what is to come. This playlist is dedicated to that exploration and sense of wonder as we track the history of aviation from its humble beginnings to today and beyond.
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