Címke: 1909

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Salon de Locomotion Aerienne (Air Locomotion Show), Grand Palais, Paris, 1909.

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On October 25th 1909, the first ever Salon de Locomotion Aerienne (Air Locomotion Show) opened at the Grand Palais in Paris. The show was a great success, with over 500,000 people attending over the course of the two-week event. The show featured a number of different aircraft, from the first powered flight of Wilbur and Orville Wright to the first dirigible to fly from Paris to London. The Salon de Locomotion Aerienne was a groundbreaking event, marking the first time that aircraft had ever been displayed in public. It was a major milestone in the development of aviation technology and … Salon de Locomotion Aerienne (Air Locomotion Show), Grand Palais, Paris, 1909. részletei…

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Making The Titanic’s Anchor Chain at Hingley & Sons, 1909.

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On April 2, 1909, Hingley & Sons started to make the giant anchor chains of the RMS Titanic. It was an incredibly complex project that required precision and craftsmanship. The chains were made out of 67 tons of malleable iron and were over 600 feet long. Every link of the chain was individually cast and tested in order to ensure that it was of the highest quality. It took over six months for Hingley & Sons to complete the chains for the Titanic. The chains were then shipped to Belfast, where they were installed onto the Titanic. The chains were … Making The Titanic’s Anchor Chain at Hingley & Sons, 1909. részletei…