Aircraft:
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The
aircraft collection at The Henry Ford covers the period from
the Wright brothers first flight to the beginning
of World War II. During this time the airplane
was transformed from an invention of unknown
practical value into an innovation of world-wide
significance. Our planes hauled people and
mail; took explorers to the ends of the earth
(literally); were piloted by barnstormers
(both male and female); and competed in air
races. We have America's first successful
helicopter, and a rare autogiro. The aircraft
collection is one that vividly illustrates
why this period is known as the Golden Age
of Aviation. |
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