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Tag Archives: Ballooning
The Giant Balloon
With all the technological advancements in aviation, a colorful balloon in the sky still captures our attention. Last month, Special Collections and Archives purchased a 154 year old rare title published in London in 1863. This early text compiled by … Continue reading
Posted in SC&A
Tagged Ballooning, balloons, Ferdinand Silas, giant balloon, rare books
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Levitt Luzern Custer: Short Biography
Levitt Luzern Custer was a Dayton-area aviator and inventor, and an associate of Orville Wright. During his lifetime he engaged in pioneering balloon experiments, served as an official timer for flight trials, collaborated with Orville Wright on various projects, and … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, Local History
Tagged aviation history, Ballooning, inventions, inventors, Levitt Luzern Custer, MS-302, Orville Wright
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