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Wilhelm Kress float plane with three wings, built in Austria in 1898, was the first fullsize airplane with a gasoline engine
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Wilhelm Kress float plane with three wings, built in Austria in 1898, was the first fullsize airplane with a gasoline engine
FLOAT PLANE, 1898.
Wilhelm Kress float plane with three wings, built in Austria in 1898, was the first fullsize airplane with a gasoline engine
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1898 Adrift Aeronautical Airplane Austria Austrian Engine Engineer Flight Gasoline Idea Invention William Kress
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The photograph captures a momentous milestone in aviation history - the Wilhelm Kress float plane, built in Austria in 1898. This remarkable aircraft was the first full-size airplane to be powered by a gasoline engine, marking a significant leap forward in flight technology. The image showcases the exterior of this pioneering creation, with its distinctive three wings and sleek design. In an era when transportation was still largely limited to land and sea, this audacious invention symbolized the boundless human spirit of exploration and innovation. It represented an idea taking flight, defying gravity and pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible at the turn of the century. Wilhelm Kress, an Austrian engineer and visionary behind this groundbreaking feat, brought his dream to life with meticulous craftsmanship and unwavering determination. His float plane stood as a testament to his ingenuity and marked a new chapter in aeronautical history. This late 19th-century photograph not only captures the physical embodiment of Kress' genius but also serves as a reminder that great ideas can transcend time. It is through such inventions that we continue to shape our world today. As we gaze upon this image from over a century ago, we are reminded of how far we have come while marveling at how one man's vision forever changed our skies.
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