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Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds, Caproni Biplane, Italian, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds, Caproni Biplane, Italian, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds, Caproni Biplane, Italian, 1917. First World War aviation, USA
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This photograph, titled "Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds, Caproni Biplane, Italian, 1917," depicts an awe-inspiring moment in the annals of aviation history. Taken by renowned photographers Harris & Ewing, the image captures the sleek and innovative Caproni biplane, an Italian design, as it soars through the sky above the Polo Grounds in New York City. The first World War was in full swing, and the race to develop advanced aircraft technology was at its peak. Giovanni Battista Caproni, the Italian aviation pioneer and 1st Count of Taliedo, had traveled to the United States to showcase his latest creation. The Caproni biplane was a marvel of engineering, featuring a wooden frame and a fabric-covered wingspan of over 40 feet. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 75 miles per hour, it was a sight to behold. The photograph captures the essence of the era, with the biplane dwarfed by the vast expanse of the Polo Grounds below. The black and white image, a testament to the era's pioneering spirit, is a reminder of the groundbreaking research and development that took place during this time. The Caproni biplane, a symbol of innovation and progress, would go on to inspire future aviation advancements and pave the way for the age of air travel. This photograph, part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the possibilities of flight were limitless.
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