Historical Events tagged with "gossamer albatross"
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Bryan Allen's Channel Flight Wins Kremer Prize
June 12th, 1979 45 years ago
Bryan Allen successfully flew the Gossamer Albatross, a human-powered aircraft, across the English Channel, completing the journey in just under 3 hours. This historic flight took off from the coast of England and landed in France, marking a significant achievement in aviation. The Kremer Prize was awarded for covering the distance of 22 miles using only human power, showcasing the potential of innovative aeronautical engineering.
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