Airplanes

  • Early experiments

    Wright brothers powered, controlled and sustained flight became a reality because of them
    Wright brothers
  • World War I

    Airplanes were used for reconnaissance, dogfights and bombing
  • Golden age of aviation

    Airplanes became more reliable and faster with pioneers like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh
  • World War II

    Development of faster fighter planes and bombers, first operational jet fighters
  • Jet age

    Introduction of jet engines, making it faster and more efficient
  • Modern aviation

    Advancements in materials like carbon fibre, more efficient jet engines and improved avionics

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