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Capt. Hawthorne C. Gray’s Balloon Basket

"His courage was greater than his supply of oxygen."

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Changing from wheels to floats

Changing from wheels to floats required a crane and water access.

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Crash of the Seattle

Martin, Harvey, and the Seattle crash in Alaska.

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Cub at an Air Show

Cubs were perfect for stunts at air shows, races, and carnivals- like taking off from a platform on a car.

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D-1 Glider

Taylor then designed the D-1 glider, so small and light that Piper's son noted You just put it on.

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Doolittle and the Travel Air Model R “Mystery Ship.”

Doolittle worked to advance the development of aviation fuels.

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Doolittle Taxis the R3C-2

Doolittle and the R3C-2 at Bay Shore Park.

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Douglas DC-3

The Museum’s Douglas DC-3 is displayed in the America by Air gallery in Washington, DC.

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Goddard’s “Hoopskirt” Rocket

Goddard launched this rocket on December 26, 1928, when it went 62 meters (205 feet). The “Hoopskirt” was nicknamed after a 19th-century dress fashion.

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Goddard’s “Hoopskirt” Rocket Engine Head Detail

Goddard launched this rocket on December 26, 1928, when it went 62 meters (205 feet). The “Hoopskirt” was nicknamed after a 19th-century dress fashion.

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