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Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- side view of the main frame, and plan of the controlling tail. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842.
1843
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1840s 1842 1843 Ariel Controlling Frame Henson Main Patent Patented Plan Samuel Stringfellow Tail Will I Am
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This photograph showcases the innovative design of Henson and Stringfellow's Aerial Steam Carriage, a groundbreaking flying machine patented in 1842 and 1843. The side view of the main frame reveals the intricate engineering of this Victorian-era invention, with its robust metal structure and intricate details. The plan of the controlling tail, displayed in the foreground, further illustrates the inventors' ingenious approach to flight. William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) were pioneers in the field of aviation, and their Aerial Steam Carriage marked a significant milestone in the history of flight. This flying machine, which was designed to be propelled by steam power, represented a bold step towards achieving human flight. Although the Aerial Steam Carriage was not successful in achieving sustained flight during its time, it laid the groundwork for future aviation innovations. The intricate details of the Aerial Steam Carriage's design can be seen in this photograph, which highlights the side view of the main frame and the plan of the controlling tail. The frame's robust structure, with its intricate metalwork and precise measurements, speaks to the inventors' meticulous attention to detail. The controlling tail, with its complex arrangement of wings and rudders, demonstrates the inventors' forward-thinking approach to flight control. This photograph, taken from The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 1840s aviation and the pioneering spirit of its inventors. The Aerial Steam Carriage may not have achieved commercial success during its time, but it remains an important part of the history of flight and a testament to the ingenuity and determination of its creators.
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