Discovery of Flight
Makes designs for a helicopter & engine powered flight
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
George Cayley Biography and Timeline
Follow George Cayley through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
George Cayley, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1809–1853Years on this page
1809
1853
1st Flight
Makes the 1st flight in an aeroplane, a 5ft long model glider
Records, sources and methodology
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