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The Hindenberg Explodes (1937)

12th - Higher Ed
Dramatic Universal newsreel footage of the Hindenburg disaster which took place on Thursday, May 6, 1937, when the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast...
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Frederick Rentschler discusses early American aviators

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Frederick B Rentschler discusses aviation / bi-plane flying across the countryside / Frederick Rentschler sitting on a bench talking about aviation: 'Prior to World War I our most important contribution to aviation was the flight of the...
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Early failed flight invention

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Early helicopter invention tips over, nearly crushing man Early failed flight invention on January 01, 1915 in Unspecified (Footage by Getty Images)
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Early failed flight invention

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Airplane with circular sails unsuccessfully attempts to fly Early failed flight invention on January 01, 1915 in Unspecified (Footage by Getty Images)
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Early failed flight invention

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Helicopter type plane with a dozen over-sized blades terrorizing onlookers / men run from it as it collapses Early failed flight invention on January 01, 1915 in Unspecified (Footage by Getty Images)
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Early failed flight invention

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Multi-wing airplane with a dozen wings being pushed along until it crumbles and collapses Early failed flight invention on January 01, 1915 in Unspecified (Footage by Getty Images)
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Early failed flight invention, the 'Sky Car'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Man sitting in early helicopter invention, 'Sky Car' / umbrella style wing makes the Sky Car bounce up and down on the ground Early failed flight invention, the 'Sky Car' on January 01, 1915 in Unspecified (Footage by Getty Images)
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Lieutenant Foulois discusses early aviation

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Lieutenant Benjamin Delahauf Foulois sitting behind desk talking about early aviation. Lieutenant Foulois discusses early aviation on January 01, 1953 (Footage by Getty Images)