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Daredevil in a Dirigible

In this compilation of early flight footage from the Aviation Defense Association, Roy Knabenshue demonstrates an airship at the 1904 world exposition in St. Louis. The following year, Knabenshue was filmed as he floated above the skyline of New York City. (02:06)

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I had no idea Lincoln Beachey flew airships, too. Thanks for posting this video, priceless footage.

Posted by don on January 28,2013 | 08:50 AM

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