Famous Firsts in Aviation (Repost)

Man's desire to fly has resulted in today's exploration of the outer atmosphere and space. From the first balloon, which rose majestically for the span of only five minutes, to the intricate supersonic aircraft, the history of aviation is filled with many astonishing "firsts." In his fascinating and well-illustrated account, Jesse Davidson tells of man's lifelong inventiveness , his failures, and his great successes.