Discovery of Flight1809
Makes designs for a helicopter & engine powered flight
Historical person
George Cayley Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Cayley, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
2 records1809–18532 events0 places
Chronological biography
1809
1853
1st Flight1853
Makes the 1st flight in an aeroplane, a 5ft long model glider
Record provenance
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