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Jeff Hampton, The Virginian-Pilot, (TNS) NORFOLK, Va. — The Wright brothers soared over Outer Banks dunes for about a minute in 1903 and, within five years, built the world’s first military airplane that could travel 125 miles. The 1908 aircraft would be the first in America to carry a passenger and

MIAMI – Today in Aviation, Charles Rolls became the first person to fly a nonstop double crossing of the English Channel in 95 minutes in 1910. Rolls, who co-founded Rolls-Royce, received the Royal Aero Club’s Gold Medal for his achievement, which included the first eastbound airborne crossing of the English Channel. The flight is commemorated with a statue in Monmouth and another in Dover. Aviation Pioneer Charles Rolls was a pioneer aviator and, at first, a balloonist, with over 170 ball...

These legendary aircraft defined the aerospace age.

The 1908 aircraft, which was eventually sold to the Army, would be the first in America to carry a passenger and could cruise 40 mph, about as fast as a good racehorse.

The Wright brothers soared over Outer Banks dunes for about a minute in 1903 and, within five years, built the world’s first military airplane that could travel 125 miles.

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The Air Force typically names bases after Airmen killed in the line of duty. Here is a brief look at the namesakes of AFLCMC bases on this Memorial Day. ,

Wine Trails, Museums, Beaches: Summer Getaways In Maryland - Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD - Most of us are itching to get away for the summer. Patch has you covered with a list of fun, unique, and family-friendly Maryland escapes.

Do what God called you to do 26 May 2021 John 17:4 NIV Joseph’s brothers despised his dream, so they threw him into a pit. Jesus’ family didn’t understand His calling; one time they actually thought He was mad. Yet, when He reached the end of His life, He could say, ‘I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.’ If you wait for everybody to understand and agree with you, you’ll never do what God called you to do. In the latter part of the nineteenth cen...