The history of aviation is filled with important and exciting milestones. Some are well known, others a little more esoteric, but all are fascinating. Find out what you know of aviation history with this Aviation History quiz.
Aviation history fascinates because man always wanted to soar like the birds. Once he did, he looked ever higher into the blue sky. Eventually, his fascination with flight would take him to the moon. How much do you know about the steps along the way?
Quiz for Aviation Buffs
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References
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Glenn Curtiss:http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Dictionary/Curtiss/DI19
First flights: http://www.avjobs.com/history/index.asp
AdvertisementFord tri-motor:
http://www.airventuremuseum.org/collection/aircraft/Ford%20Tri-Motor.asp
AdvertisementPanAm Clippers:
http://www.clipperflyingboats.com/pan-am/boeing-b314
Advertisementhttp://www.clipperflyingboats.com/pan-am/sikorsky-s-40
P-51:
Advertisementhttp://www.aviation-history.com/north-american/p51.html
http://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/albums/U-S-Air-Force/361st _fg_p_51.jpg
Advertisementhttp://www.super70s.com/super70s/tech/aviation/aircraft/comet.asp
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Evolution _of_Technology/early_X_planes/Tech27.htm
Advertisementx-15: NASA http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/news/FactSheets/FS-052-DFRC.html
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