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AEA SILVER DART, 1909. The Silver Dart, an early powered aircraft designed by the
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AEA SILVER DART, 1909. The Silver Dart, an early powered aircraft designed by the
AEA SILVER DART, 1909.
The Silver Dart, an early powered aircraft designed by the Aerial Experiment Association, is towed over the frozen surface of Bras d Or Lake, Nova Scotia, by a horse-drawn sleigh. Photograph, 3 March 1909
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1909 Aircraft Airplane Alexander Bell Canada Cold Frozen Graham Horse Drawn Lake March Nova Scotia Sleigh Test Baddeck Experimental
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This photograph captures a significant moment in aviation history - the AEA Silver Dart, 1909. Designed by the Aerial Experiment Association, this early powered aircraft stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. In this frozen scene, set against the backdrop of Bras d'Or Lake in Nova Scotia, Canada, we witness an extraordinary sight. The Silver Dart is being towed across the icy surface by a horse-drawn sleigh. It is March 3rd, 1909 - a day that would forever be etched in the annals of flight. The men surrounding this experimental aircraft exude both excitement and trepidation. They are pioneers on the cusp of conquering new frontiers. Alexander Graham Bell himself can be seen among them; his genius instrumental in bringing this dream to life. As we gaze at this snapshot from over a century ago, we can almost feel the biting cold that permeates through our screens. The frozen lake serves as an unforgiving testing ground for these brave souls who dared to defy gravity. This image encapsulates not only their audacity but also their unwavering belief in what seemed impossible at the time. It reminds us of how far we have come since those early days of flight experimentation. Today, as we marvel at modern airplanes soaring through skies with ease and grace, let us pay homage to these visionaries who paved the way for humanity's conquest of airspace.
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