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The Story Of 'Miss Macao': The World’s First Commercial Airline Hijacking
The dramatic events and the bizarre conclusion surrounding the first-ever commercial airline hijacking remain remarkable...
The Caproni Ca.60: Italy's Failed Floating Triplane
Developed by the Italian aviation pioneer, Gianni Caproni, the Caproni Ca.60 aircraft had a short but eventful life.
Curtiss NC-4: The First Aircraft To Fly Across The Atlantic Ocean
Despite the NC-4 being the first plane to fly over the Atlantic Ocean successfully, its fame lasted two short weeks.
How Do Floatplanes Land?
Why Flying Boats Dropped In Popularity After WWII