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Lilienthal No 11 Glider
Otto Lilienthal Taking-Off in His Normal Segelapparat Number 11 Gleitflug, at His Fliegeburg in Lichterfelde, Germany Date: 1895
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This photograph captures the moment of takeoff for Otto Lilienthal, the pioneering German aviation pioneer, in his innovative Glider No. 11, or Normal Segelapparat Number 11, at his Fliegeburg in Lichterfelde, Germany, in 1895. Lilienthal, often referred to as the "Glider King," is seen standing confidently at the edge of the makeshift runway, his focused gaze fixed on the horizon as he prepares to launch himself into the air. The sleek, bird-like glider, with its elegant wings and delicate structure, is a testament to Lilienthal's groundbreaking research into aviation and flight. Dressed in a simple tunic and trousers, the intrepid inventor appears both determined and serene as he leans forward, arms outstretched, ready to catch the wind and soar. The open sky stretches out behind him, filled with the promise of freedom and the thrill of discovery. This archival image offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of aviation history, a time when man's dreams of flight were becoming a reality, one glide at a time.
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