Events tagged with "endurance flight"

Historical Events tagged with "endurance flight"

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Military & Warfare

First Mid-Air Refueling Achieved

August 23rd, 1923 101 years ago

Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John P. Richter successfully completed the first mid-air refueling operation in a De Havilland DH-4B aircraft, which allowed them to set a new endurance flight record lasting 37 hours. The operation was a groundbreaking achievement in military aviation and expanded the possibilities for long-distance flight without landing for fuel, showcasing advancements in technology and strategy.