Historical Events tagged with "dairy"
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Elm Farm Ollie Flies in Fixed-Wing Aircraft
February 18th, 1930 95 years ago
In a groundbreaking event, Elm Farm Ollie, a Holstein cow, became the first of her kind to fly in a fixed-wing aircraft. This significant milestone occurred when she was flown from Bismarck, North Dakota, to St. Louis, Missouri. The flight was organized to promote the dairy industry and showcase the capabilities of aviation. The highlight of the flight was the moment Ollie was milked during the journey, reinforcing both the novelty of the event and the ingenuity of the agricultural industry.
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