1919 Air Race: Flying Around The World In A Canvas Plane
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Creator's Key Takeaways
It was the moon landing of its day.
They laid the foundations for the types of longhaul flights we now take for granted.
The challenges they faced were monumental and uh you know we probably just take it for granted.
It proved that aircraft could be as effective in peace time as they had been in war.
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YouTube Video Description↓
The Greatest Air Race is presented and narrated by astronaut Andy Thomas as he embarks on a trans-continental journey to retell one of the world's greatest aviation stories. In 1919, four Australians became the first men to fly across the globe. They flew from London to Darwin in a rudimentary plane made of canvas, wire and wood, sitting in open cockpits with only a compass for navigation. They completed the 11,000-mile journey in 28 days. Subscribe to Spark for more amazing science, tech & engineering videos: https://goo.gl/LIrlur 🚀 Join the Spark Channel Membership to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV3aTOwUtG5vwfH9_rzb2w/join Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #Spark