Wednesday, April 03, 2024

The Albatross was a glider conceived by Jean-Marie Le Bris, a French sea captain.


The wheels were jettisoned after lifting off, in 1856 he managed a flight of 660 feet, climbing to 330 feet. Takeoff speed was accomplished by being pulled by a horse drawn buggy. Hand and foot controls were connected to the wing and tail. This 1868 photo is the first photo ever taken of a flying machine.

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