Gustave Whitehead

Gustave Whitehead
Author: Susan O'Dwyer Brinchman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2015
Genre: Aeronautical engineers
ISBN: 9780692439302


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Presents evidence for Gustave Whitehead's claim to have preceded the Wright Brothers in powered flight by two years with a flight in Fairfield, Connecticut on August 14, 1901. The book also provides other details on Whitehead's life and accomplishments. Numerous quotes from primary sources are included.


Gustave Whitehead
Language: en
Pages: 432
Authors: Susan O'Dwyer Brinchman
Categories: Aeronautical engineers
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015 - Publisher:

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