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Hiram Maxim?s captive flying machine ? ?Aerial Roundabout
Sir Hiram Maxim?s captive flying machine ? ?Aerial Roundabout?, circa 1904. Date: circa 1904
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Captive Hiram Roundabout Aeronautics
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases Sir Hiram Maxim's groundbreaking invention, the Aerial Roundabout, also known as the Captive Flying Machine, circa 1904. Sir Hiram Maxim, a British inventor, is renowned for his contributions to various fields, including firearms, photography, and aviation. In the realm of flight, Maxim's Aerial Roundabout represented a significant step towards powered, controlled, and sustained aviation. The Aerial Roundabout was not an airplane in the conventional sense but rather a unique design that employed a series of wings connected to a central rotating drum. The pilot, seated in a cockpit, controlled the machine's direction by adjusting the angle of the wings. The machine was propelled forward by a gasoline engine, which also powered a large fan at the rear to generate lift. The combination of the engine's thrust and the lift from the wings allowed the Aerial Roundabout to hover and move forward, albeit at low speeds and for short distances. This photograph captures the essence of innovation and the spirit of exploration during the early days of aviation. The Aerial Roundabout, while not commercially successful, paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology. This image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of Sir Hiram Maxim and the pioneers of flight who dared to dream and push the boundaries of human achievement.
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