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September 24, 1852: first flight of a powered airship
The inventor exploited hydrogen and carbon coke

Airship is destined to exert a timeless charm for a long time to come and today is the perfect opportunity to deepen a piece of its history. On September 24, 1852, exactly 168 years ago, the first motor-driven airship completed its voyage from Paris to Trappes; it was just under 30 kilometers covered in about three hours that managed to make people understand what this aircraft would be in the following...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency