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

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…

The Junkers G.38 – Once the largest airplane in the world with passengers on two flight decks and in the wings, and all engines being servicable in flight, 1920.

The Junkers G.38 was a remarkable aircraft for its time. It was once the largest airplane in the world, with passengers on two flight decks and in the wings. It was also remarkable for its advanced engineering — all of its engines were servicable in flight! The G.38 was first built in 1920, and its design was truly revolutionary. It was incredibly reliable and efficient, and it served as a blueprint for future aircraft. Its use of two flight decks and multiple engines helped make aviation more accessible to the general public, opening the door for the modern aviation industry. … The Junkers G.38 – Once the largest airplane in the world with passengers on two flight decks and in the wings, and all engines being servicable in flight, 1920. részletei…